Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon

O'Fallon, IllinoisPosted 1mo agoattending physician
$850,000 – $865,000Listed on official posting
SalaryDr Signal$1,200,000 physician-reported median · 25 recent reports
Cardiothoracic SurgeryFull-time

Overview

Location
O'Fallon, Illinois
Employer-listed pay
$850,000 – $865,000

Listed on official posting

Practice
Community-based cardiovascular program · Hospital with modern surgical facilities

Role summary

An experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon position within a community-based cardiovascular program in O'Fallon, IL, offering a hybrid compensation model with initial salary guarantee and productivity incentives, plus signing bonus and loan repayment. The role involves adult cardiac surgery with collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, H1B visa sponsorship available but J1 waiver not offered.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Adult cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair and replacement) plus select thoracic procedures
  • Patient population: Adolescents, adults and geriatric patients
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$850k–$865k
Physician-reported total comp$1000k–$1300k · $1200k median
$796kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1354k

One shared annual scale compares the source-listed range with what 25 physicians report earning (national cohort). Reported figures are total compensation; posted ranges are often base salary, so this comparison can read low.

Compensation

Employer-listed pay
$850,000 – $865,000
Pay context
Listed on official posting
Evidence
nd Relocation Assistance. • Up to $150K in student loan reimbursement. Compensation Range $850,000.00-$865,000.00 Why Prairie Cardiovascular? • For over 40 years, we've led the way in cardiovascular medic
Observed
1 mo ago
Compensation model
Hybrid
Loan repayment
$150,000

Pay in context

O'Fallon, Illinois

Employer-posted pay shown next to what physicians report earning — compared, never blended, never scored one against the other.

Employer-posted pay
$850k - $865k/yr
Midpoint $857,500 · listed on official posting
Physician-reported median
$1,200k
25 physician reports · national cohort · total comp
Posted pay$850k–$865k
Physician-reported total comp$1000k–$1300k · $1200k median
$796kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$1354k

Reported pay is SalaryDr community data — total compensation, shown separately from the employer-posted range, which is often base salary only. We don't score one against the other because they measure different things.

Next steps

Employer

HSHS Medical Group

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Community-based cardiovascular program
Facility type
Hospital with modern surgical facilities
Patient population
Adolescents, adults and geriatric patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Illinois
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Community-based cardiovascular program

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $850,000–$865,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • The posted pay sits below what 25 Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians report (national median $1,200,000) — what closes that gap: productivity upside, bonus, equity, or schedule?
  • How is the $150,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Adult cardiac surgery (CABG, valve repair and replacement) plus select thoracic procedures
Research
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
Yes

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
Listed on official posting
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at:

Angel.Headrick@HSHS.ORG

Physician - Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants - O'Fallon, IL

Nationally recognized leader in Cardiovascular care, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants offers an opportunity for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide advanced cardiac surgical care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of highly regarded cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural heart specialists, and cardiothoracic surgeons.
Enjoy the opportunity to practice within a well-established, community-based cardiovascular program with a strong referral base, established surgical team, and continued growth in cardiac and Structural Heart services.

Opportunity Highlights
• Established cardiac surgery program with a strong regional referral base.
• Adult cardiac surgery including CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and other cardiac surgical procedures.
• Strong emphasis on valve surgery, with collaboration across the multidisciplinary Structural Heart Team.
• Close collaboration with the Structural Heart program, including TAVR evaluation and surgical support.
• Opportunity to participate in select thoracic procedures.
• Collaborative cardiovascular team environment working alongside cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, structural interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers, and experienced cardiothoracic surgeons.

Position Highlights
• Join an experienced and collegial cardiothoracic surgery team with the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the program.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, community-based care with a collaborative multidisciplinary approach.
• Modern surgical facilities with experienced cardiovascular surgical support.
• Opportunity to develop a rewarding practice while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance.

Requirements:
• Unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA (prior to start), BE/BC in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a strong background in adult cardiac surgery.
• Demonstrated experience in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement.
• Experience with CABG and other adult cardiac surgical procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of cardiac and Structural Heart services.
• Visa status: H1B supported; J1 ineligible.

Compensation & Benefits
• 2-year salary guarantee followed by productivity-based compensation model and ability to out earn.
• Generous vacation schedule that aligns with incoming practice experience.
• Comprehensive benefit package including CME funding.
• Annual quality-based incentive.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Housing and Relocation Assistance.
• Up to $150K in student loan reimbursement.

Compensation Range $850,000.00-$865,000.00

Why Prairie Cardiovascular?
• For over 40 years, we've led the way in cardiovascular medicine—blending cutting-edge research, advanced treatments, and compassionate care.
• National Reputation: Known for innovation and excellence in heart care.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with 80+ cardiologists and surgeons.
• Advanced Resources: Access to state-of-the-art technology and a strong research arm via Prairie Education and Research Cooperative.
• Wide Reach: Serve over 40 communities across central and southern Illinois.
• Comprehensive Care: Part of the HSHS integrated healthcare delivery system with a full complement of cardiovascular and specialty services.

CORE function: Provider


Education Qualifications

  • Clinical doctorate is required.

Experience Qualifications

  • Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

  • Licensed physician in the state of practice is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
  • Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty.
  • Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program.
  • Must be board certified or board eligible.

Job Description

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period

• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
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