Description

UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC seeks a Thoracic Surgeon to join our community-based practice of Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiology Fellows, a Vascular Surgeon, and APPs. Our established practice offers VATS, and services to treat cardiovascular surgery conditions: leg pain, swelling and claudication, carotid bruits on exam, abnormal chest x-rays and CT scans, and abnormal cardiac cath.

RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH QUALITY

• UNC 2025: American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain ? MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award
• 2024-2025 US News & World Report's Best Hospitals Report: Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access List; Best Hospitals in North Carolina for the Coastal Plain Region List; and High Performing in Seven Adult Procedures and Conditions including Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Diabetes, Kidney Failure, Stroke, COPD, and Pneumonia

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

• Practice Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00pm
• Call 1:4
• EPIC EMR
• Established practice with 600 annual vascular and thoracic cases
• Two vascular/thoracic operating rooms
• Adjunct Faculty Potential. Southeastern is proud to have a large group of medical students, 90 residents in three programs (EM, IM, FM), and two cardiology fellows.
• Competitive salary based on MGMA plus productivity bonus potential
• Perks: Signing-bonus, Relocation, CME, qualifying for public service student loan forgiveness
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Retirement Plans: 403(b) with match and 457(b), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and much more.

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Affordable cost of living with a range of housing options
• Home to UNC Pembroke and Robeson Community College
• Enjoy mild winters and a temperate climate year-round
• Access to outdoor recreation, including lakes, rivers, golf courses, and nature trails
• Cultural attractions and local wineries
• Conveniently located near beaches and the mountains for easy weekend getaways
• Rich cultural diversity and a welcoming community
• Multiple airport options: Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), 30 minutes away, offers daily service to CLT and ATL. Wilmington International Airport (ILM), 90 minutes away, offers 29 nonstop destinations through 7 airlines. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 100 minutes away, offers 81 nonstop destinations through 19 airlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet criteria for medical staff credentials at UNC Health Southeastern. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. License/Certification: DEA, NC Medical License or eligible to obtain, BE/BC, BLS/ACLS.
• Experienced thoracic surgeons and fellows are encouraged to apply
• Expertise in lung cases, leg cases, amputation, access ports

ABOUT US
UNC Health Southeastern is a non-profit, comprehensive health care system, with a market draw of 175K. UNC Health Southeastern, which is licensed for 337 beds, offers an array of services through its affiliated divisions. The medical center is accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare and offers a combination of acute care, intensive care and psychiatric services to more than 13,000 inpatients and 60,000 emergency patients annually. UNC Health Southeastern is operated by a local board of trustees whose only remuneration is the assurance it is making quality healthcare available for its community. There are more than 135 physicians on the active medical staff.

CONTACT

Cindy.Leonard@unchealth.unc.edu

Cell: (336) 736-6382

*No Recruitment Agency Solicitation.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Southeastern

Organization Unit: Talent Acquisition

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: SOUTHEAST

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

About UNC Health

UNC Health is charting a new course for the organization, one that reflects our aspirations, values and the high expectations customers have in today’s healthcare marketplace. These changes will help the organization adopt business and medical practices that will help us become a more responsive, customer-focused, integrated healthcare system. UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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