Job Description Opportunity: Physician - Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job #234342 Company / Facility: HCA-The Healthcare Company Corpus Christi Medical Center Location: Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 Texas Gulf Coast, 3315 S. Alameda Street Accepts J1s: No Loan Assistance: No Practice Type: Private Practice CV Surgeon Needed - Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to work alongside a distinguished CV Surgeon who has worked in the Corpus community for many years. The current surgeon has developed strong ties and great name recognition for his work with his patients and in the community. The current surgeon has performed over 500 bypass surgeries on an annual basis and has completes the procedures in the range of 33 – 54 minutes. His practice estimates that he will see 16 – 25 new patients on clinic days, which are currently half days, twice a week. The practice call for the incoming candidate will be 1:2.The incoming candidate will enjoy a financial package and physician friendly amenities that include:• Financial assistance from Corpus Christi Medical Center which would include strong salary offer, comprehensive benefits and practice start-up costs• Marketing and relocation allowance• Practice Start Assistance – SmartStart, for (1) full year• 36 month forgiveness period on financial assistance received• Office space available and would be set up on campus• Tremendous referral base from three large cardiology groups in the area• 12 county service area and high diabetes population guarantee a strong workload from day one• A CV surgeon who appreciates the work/life balance that many in the field strive forPlease call or e-mail if you are interested in being considered for this position. Community, Facility, & Organization THE FACILITY: A growing part of South Texas since 1962, Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC)(www.ccmedicalcenter.com) is committed to the care and improvement of human life, delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Part of a four-campus, 583-bed healthcare system, CCMC offers a full range of healthcare services. Sister facilities include Bay Area Hospital, The Heart Hospital and Doctors Regional, plus Northwest, a 24:7 emergency care center with laboratory and radiology services. With its broad spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs, CCMC continues its role as a trusted healthcare resource for South Texas residents. Our Family Practice residency program has a very strong didactic component with a full-time Director of Academic Medicine. The residency also places great emphasis on Osteopathic principles and manipulation, with twice a month OMT lectures and hands-on experience. We are part of the Texas OPTI which is an educational consortium committed to assuring the advancement of osteopathic postdoctoral training. Through this commitment, we enhance osteopathic graduate medical education through quality program development and advocacy on behalf of our interns and residents. Corpus Christi is located 4 hours southwest of Houston and 2 hours southeast of San Antonio. THE COMMUNITY: Set in a tropical waterfront location on the Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi is a growing metropolitan area and home to the nation’s fifth-largest port. With a population of approximately 500,000 people, Corpus Christi provides an attractive mix of big-city advantages and small-town conveniences. The region’s natural beauty is apparent in shorelines covered with beautiful sandy beaches and shaded by palm trees. The sunny climate enables outdoor recreation year-round. This area is noted for its great fishing, boating and watersports plus abundant hike and bike trails and parks. From the classics to the contemporary, the city’s rich cultural offering includes dramatic arts, ballet, symphony, jazz festivals, historic sites and museums, A diversity of dining and shopping venues. Families will appreciate the excellence of the area’s public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning. No state income tax, extremely affordable housing and the fifth-lowest cost of living in the U.S. provide additional incentives to relocate here. (www.cctexas.com)