Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity | Established, High-Volume Program | St. Louis MO
MCardiothoracic SurgerySaint Louis, Missouri13d ago
~$1,200,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 23 reports
Reported by 23 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a team of 2 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners at a 245-bed hospital featuring a hybrid OR suite with advanced cardiac procedures including TAVR and TMVR. Benefits include relocation assistance up to $20,000, PSLF eligibility, CME allowance, and visa sponsorship for H-1B and J-1 candidates.
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Mercy Hospital Southeast is actively seeking a board certified or board eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding team of 2 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners at Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO. Mercy Hospital Southeast is a 245-bed hospital.
Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:
Mercy is home to one of the nation's newest and best-equipped hybrid operating suites. This leading-edge facility allows us to offer the most advanced heart and vascular procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR).
Great support staff in-patient and out-patient.
System-wide Epic EMR.
This Position Offers:
Up to $20,000 in relocation
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
4 weeks’ vacation plus 6 holidays (while on guarantee)
Annual $5,000 CME allowance
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and life
Retirement (401k/403b/457b) plan
Occurrence-based malpractice plan
H1B and J1Visa Candidates are accepted
Welcome to Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
Nestled along the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis, Cape Girardeau offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The community features a lively downtown with local shops, delicious dining, and beautiful riverfront views. Home to Southeast Missouri State University and its Division I athletics, Cape also boasts Missouri’s top-ranked Dalhousie Golf Club and the Cape Catfish baseball team — making it a vibrant, family-friendly place to live, work, and play.
Your life is our life’s workAt Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
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