Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory North Carolina 53m from Charlotte) is seeking a BE/BC Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a hospitalemployed practice with two existing CV Surgeons.Experience preferred but not required. Call is 1:3. Practice is fully supported by APPs and our large cardiology practice. Required Skill Set:Full scope of adult cardiothoracic proceduresFellowship trained in transcatheter valve and complex aortic surgeryTAVRTEVRCABGFryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery is experienced in caring for patients with a wide range of heart and lung diseases including heart failure coronary artery disease valve disease and more. Our fellowshiptrained cardiovascular surgeons perform both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques and work with each patient to tailor care specific to their unique needs. FryeCare Cardiothoracic Surgery features dedicated knowledgeable surgeons offering surgical and minimally invasive procedures for a variety of heart and lung conditions.Surgical procedures are performed at Frye Regional Medical Center a Duke Lifepoint hospital. The Frye Regional Heart Center is the first Duke Health heart affiliate in western North Carolina. Backed by the resources of the Duke Heart Center Frye Regional gains access to Duke training and staff education as well as evidencebased guidelines and best practices to enhance the quality of cardiovascular care across the Catawba Valley region.Recruitment Package may include:Base salary wRVU production incentiveCME allowanceSignon bonusStudent Loan assistanceRelocation allowanceResidency/fellowship stipendHealth benefits Retirement planMarketing practice growth assistance