Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Denver, ColoradoPosted 1mo agoattending physician
$1,031,000Pay listed on source · unverified
Cardiothoracic SurgeryFull-time40 hours per week · Quarterly (Q3) call at one hospital

Overview

Location
Denver, Colorado
Schedule
40 hours per week · Quarterly (Q3) call at one hospital
Source-listed pay
$1,031,000

Not yet verified against the original posting

Practice
Heart and Vascular program · Hospital (Saint Joseph Hospital)

Role summary

Seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a leading heart and vascular program at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. Compensation includes base salary, wRVU and quality bonuses, a signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Call is every three months shared among three surgeons with advanced practice providers supporting ICU/floor call.

What the posting highlights

  • Call shared among 3 surgeons; APPs take Q4 floor/ICU/practice/OR call
  • Patient population: Cardiothoracic surgery patients with structural heart disease
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Source-listed pay$1031k
Physician-reported total comp$810k–$1250k · $1150k median
$757kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1303k

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Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$1,031,000
Pay context
Source-listed pay · not yet verified
Evidence
group with the administrative support of a larger hospital system How we'll support you: Compensation : Our competitive compensation consists of an initial base salary of $1,031,000 plus a wRVU bonus incentive. Additionally, there is up to a $75,000 annual quality bonus.
Observed
1 wk ago
Compensation model
Base salary of $1,031,000 plus wRVU bonus incentive and up to $75,000 annual quality bonus
Bonus / incentives
Up to $75,000 annual quality bonus · Up to $75,000 annually
Signing bonus
$25,000

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid time off
  • License reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Relocation bonus available
Next steps

Employer

Intermountain Health

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Trust state
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EHR
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Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Heart and Vascular program
Facility type
Hospital (Saint Joseph Hospital)
Patient population
Cardiothoracic surgery patients with structural heart disease
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Colorado
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Heart and Vascular program

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $1,031,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • Is the $25,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
40 hours per week
Call burden
Quarterly (Q3) call at one hospital
Patient volume
Busy structural heart program with highest Mitraclip volume in state; large CT practice
Coverage model
Call shared among 3 surgeons; APPs take Q4 floor/ICU/practice/OR call
Admin burden
Physician-led group with administrative support from larger hospital system
FTE
1
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
Pay not verified
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Job Description Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgeon - Denver, CO When you join us, you'll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of "helping people live the healthiest lives possible." About this role For more than 50 years, physicians from Intermountain Health and National Jewish Health, have worked together to create a heart and vascular program known for exceptional quality, superior outcomes, and innovative cardiovascular (CV) treatments. Today, this unique clinical partnership has resulted in the formation of a top-tier H eart and Vascular program serving the needs of patients throughout the Rocky Mountain West. As a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you'll work with 2 other surgeons and 4 Advanced Practitioners to provide top-notch care and patient experience. Some highlights you can expect are: Practice at Saint Joseph Hospital in downtown Denver, CO Saint Joseph Hospital has earned 3-out-of-3 stars from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and outcomes in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), and aortic valve replacement (AVR), and is well known for mitral valve replacement/repair (MVRR). Take Q3 call only at one hospital (APPs also take Q4 floor/ ICU/ practice/OR call) Large, matured CT practice with collaborative relationships and referral patterns Full ICU support with excellent group of Intensivists on site 24/7 A busy Structural Heart Program with the highest volume of Mitraclips in the state. 2 ongoing structural heart trials and Evoque implantation. A dedicated shock program as an ECMO site Our Medical Group is a physician-led group with the administrative support of a larger hospital system How we'll support you Compensation : Our competitive compensation consists of an initial base salary of $1,031,000 plus a wRVU bonus incentive. Additionally, there is up to a $75,000 annual quality bonus . We are also offering a $25,000 starting bonus . A relocation bonus is also available if applicable. We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package . What you'll bring We hire people, not words on paper. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require: MD/DO Education Unrestricted license in Colorado or able to obtain Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery DEA Minimum of 5 years experience We are looking for an aggressive program builder in CV surgery, or an interest in building a niche like thoracic, minimally invasive mitral valve, or a large ECMO focus, etc. About us Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Location Heart and Vascular - Denver Work City Denver Work State Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we usethe artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience.HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. WhileHiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made byIntermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.