Cardiovascular Surgery opening near Charlotte, NCLocated in Hickory, NC - Charlotte 55mSeeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons. Call 1:3 Practice is fully supported by APPs and our large cardiology practice. Full scope of adult cardiothoracic procedures and cardiovascular procedures Preferred fellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgery* Position is available to both Cardiothoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, in the essence of true program growthCardiovascular Procedures: Advanced techniques in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Endoscopic vein harvest Multi-arterial grafting Arrhythmia surgery Endovascular surgery Thoracic aortic surgery Aortic aneurysm repair Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Valvular repair/replacementGeneral Thoracic Procedures: Advanced diagnostics and treatment of benign lung conditions and lung cancer Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) Lobectomy Mediastinoscopy Navigational bronchoscopy Wedge resections Management of pericardial fluid collections Management of pneumothorax and pleural fluid collections Minimally invasive video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) Surgical treatment for complications of emphysema Surgical treatment of diseases of the mediastinum Thoracic trauma managementOpen Heart and Minimally Invasive Valvular Procedures: Aortic valve replacement Aortic insufficiency Aortic stenosis Combined valvular repair / replacement Mitral valve repair / replacement Mitral regurgitation Mitral stenosis Rheumatic disease Surgical closure of septal defects Tricuspid valve repairRecruitment Package may include: Competitive base salary plus worked relative value unit (wRVU) production bonus Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Paid time off and retirement plan Comprehensive health and well-being benefits Student loan repayment assistance Early-commitment residency stipend Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and days Paid professional liability and malpractice coverage* Marketing and practice growth assistanceAbout Hickory, NCLive in a community ranked "Best Places to Live in North Carolina" and "Most Affordable Cities in the US" in 2020 by U.S. News and World Report. Hickory also ranked 8th in America's Cheapest Places to Live. The ranking looked at how desirable a place is with measures such as a strong job market and quality of life! Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hickory is a well-rounded community located between Charlotte (55m) and Asheville (75m). From outdoor recreational activities to unique restaurant and shopping options, this small town delivers a life rich in tradition and promise!