IU Health Medical Group East Region-Cardiovascular Surgery is seeking a board-certified experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to join our highly collaborative team at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgeon looking to step into a high-impact role with strong mentorship and collaborative environment. Given the close proximity to the northside of Indianapolis, this surgeon can also reside in a great suburb such as Fishers which is #2 in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Places to Live! Position Highlights Full-time (1.0 FTE); Weekdays plus call Clinical focus: Inpatient, OR, outpatient clinic Patient volume: Clinic and Hospital: 10-20 patients/week (may vary) Practice & Team This is an established cardiovascular surgery group with 3 cardiothoracic surgeons 3 experienced advanced practice providers; also support weekend rounding and call Dedicated support staff Shared call Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong physician leadership Close collaboration with cardiology, anesthesiology, and critical care Teaching opportunities with residents, full research department; academic affiliation potential with IU School of Medicine No local competition Link to Cardiovascular Surgery-Muncie Clinical Scope This position offers a broad and complex case mix with steady procedural demand, including: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Valve repair and replacement Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) Robotic thoracic surgery Lung resections (including wedge resections) Candidate Qualifications Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery Completion of Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship Experienced surgeons strongly preferred Demonstrated commitment to high-quality outcomes and patient-centered care Interest in mentoring and long-term growth within the practice Compensation & Benefits Highly competitive compensation with quality bonus potential Sign on bonus potential Generous PTO package Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and malpractice coverage Eligibility for academic appointment and IU School of Medicine benefits Why Join IU Health in Muncie? High-need patient population with diverse and complex pathology Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community Low cost of living and excellent quality of life Easy access to Indianapolis Strong emphasis on work-life balance and physician culture Next Steps If you are an experienced cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a rewarding clinical practice with leadership potential, we encourage you to apply! Community Description Enjoy an affordable cost of living in Muncie, Indiana , while taking advantage of the many world-class amenities this community has to offer. One visit to Muncie, rich with history, recreation and festivals, will win you over! Home of Ball State University, offering exceptional education, collegiate sports and entertainment Arts and culture for all ages at the Muncie Civic Theatre , Minnetrista cultural center, David Owsley Museum of Art and one of the largest planetariums in the Midwest Some of Indiana's top-ranked schools, including the Indiana Academy for Science, Math and Humanities, the Burris Laboratory School, Muncie Community Schools and Yorktown Community Schools Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the top 20 counties to live in Indiana Outdoor recreation includes boating, fishing and camping at the Prairie Creek Reservoir , golfing, or hop on the state's longest span of recreational trails on the Cardinal Greenway Wineries, unique shopping and local cuisine, and outdoor music and food festivals Quick drive to Indianapolis and the suburbs of Fishers and Noblesville, as well as Chicago and Cincinnati Client Description Rewarding Physician and Advanced Provider employment opportunities await at Indiana University Health. Indiana University Health is the largest health system in Indiana and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine , one of the nation's leading medical schools. As an academic health system, IU Health works with IUSM to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades. IU Health is comprised of hospitals, physicians and allied services dedicated to providing preeminent care throughout Indiana and beyond with significant success across multiple clinical programs resulting in national recognition: Ranked as the number one health system in the state of Indiana by U.S. News & World Report Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report , and is the only nationally ranked children's hospital in Indiana. With more than 200 physician researchers leading the way to new treatments, IU Health Simon Cancer Center is Indiana's only National Cancer Institute-designated patient care center. A private, nonprofit organization, Indiana University Health owns, or is affiliated with, 16 urban, suburban and rural hospitals and health centers throughout Indiana. With close ties to the Indiana University School of Medicine , more than half of the school's physicians practice, supervise, and teach residents and fellows at one of Indiana University Health's hospitals. At IU Health, we are committed to advancing a culture where all people can come together while we work to equitably improve the health of all Hoosiers. Working together, our health system fosters an environment in which differences are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Healthcare System/Hospital Description IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 379-bed hospital and is designated as alevel 3 trauma center. It is both a teaching hospital and a regional tertiary referral center. Over the last decade, the hospital has undergone a $130 million remodel. Since the early 1980s, physicians and staff members have been actively involved in national and international medical research studies, particularly in the areas of oncology, cardiology and coagulation.