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Cardiothoracic Surgeon


Job Location:

Cape Girardeau, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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JOB SUMMARY

Job Description Summary
The Physician provides direct clinical treatment services to patients ensuring that patients receive the treatment necessary to treat their medical complaint. The Physician works constructively and collaboratively with other health professionals and focuses on attaining high standards of healthcare within their specialty.

Duties may include patient care instructing monitoring and advising other health care professionals as appropriate.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the regions most respected heart surgeon at Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Join the Saint Francis family where we are better together and where people come first!

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed Base Salary with On-Call Pay
  • Student Loan Repayment Available!
  • Signing Bonus or a Monthly Stipend option for Residents
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage

Requirements:

Become a valued member of Saint Francis Medical Partners! Medical Partners are held to the highest standard of professional excellence and are required to meet the following:

  • BC Surgery certification; BE/BC Thoracic Surgery certification
  • Missouri Physician license or ability to obtain a license upon credentialing
  • Active Missouri DEA and BNDD registration or ability to obtain upon credentialing
  • Medical license in the State Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS.

Responsibilities:

Join a dynamic group of 2 CT Surgeons 2 Vascular Surgeons and 3 APPs (1 CT APP 2 Vascular APPs)

  • Work schedule: M-F 8:00am 4:30pm outpatient clinic
  • Clinic days for CT Surgery are currently Wednesdays
  • Average patients seen in clinic is 15-20 per clinic day
  • CT Surgery PA also sees her own patients in clinic
  • Call is 1:2 currently rotate weekends and holidays (would be 1:3)
  • Average number of patients in procedures per day: 3-4
  • Average census of inpatients: 7-10 with a max range of 15
  • CT APP rounds on patients as well
  • Two Dedicated Heart ORs with dedicated CVOR Team and with DaVinci Robots
  • Cardiac ICU Progressive Step-Down Inpatient unit and Outpatient Cardiac Rehab available
  • CVS service line volume increases from FY23 to FY24 was 13% and its projected to increase for this fiscal year.

Cape Girardeau and Surrounding Metropolitan Area:

When it comes to selecting a location to live and work the medically sophisticated environment of Saint Francis Healthcare System is only part of the equation. Our region features the family values you would expect with its Midwestern roots and a community enhanced with sophistication by cultural benefits typically found in larger cities.

Situated between St. Louis and Memphis along the mighty Mississippi River Cape Girardeau is family-friendly and offers a wide range of activities including an expansive park system as well as State and National Parks. Cape Girardeau Regional Airport offers direct flights to St. Louis Chicago and Nashville providing easy stress-free travel at an affordable rate!

Students come from all over the United States and from more than 40 countries around the world to attend Southeast Missouri State University with its Division 1 NCAA Athletics and flourishing performing arts center. Cape Girardeau is also home to one of the top-ranked golf clubs in all of Missouri - Dalhousie Golf Club is a private residential course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12bed hospital has grown into the regions leading healthcare systemrecognized nationally for exceptional quality safety and patient experience.

Today Saint Francis serves more than 715000 people across five states. With a 306bed Medical Center nearly 3000 team members and over 300 providers Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphisits a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

Youll find more than 50 specialties the regions only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center and southeast Missouris first Level III NICU. The systems employed physician group Saint Francis Medical Partners supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the areas primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis youre not just doing a job - youre part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion dignity and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing wellness quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality safety access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

  • Integrity: Doing whats right even when no one is watching

  • Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future

  • Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

  • Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged

  • Joy: Serving others with a grateful happy heart

  • Compassion: Seeing others through Christs eyes

  • Excellence: Always striving to be the best

  • Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If Youre Looking to Make a True Impact

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose your team feels like family and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. Thats why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical prescription dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date

  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount

  • Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation sick holidays and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility

  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching

  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation

  • Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility visit Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System please call or email us at


Required Experience:

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