Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Location: Waco Texas

Facility Name: Ascension Providence Hospital
Schedule: Full-Time
Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join an employed position within a busy well-respected practice supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

Waco has been recognized as the Heart of Texas and is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin with scores of shops and restaurants galore along with excellent parks a supportive business environment a low crime rate diverse housing options and top-ranked schools. Past FM providers have enjoyed full patient panels.

• Join an established team of 1 physician 1 NP and 2 PA
• Practice setting: outpatient clinic inpatient
• Access to the da Vinci Surgical System for robotic-assisted surgical procedures
• Board Eligible or Board Certified Surgeon
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Deliver exceptional clinical care by utilizing advanced diagnostic and treatment skills to provide personalized high-quality medical interventions for every patient.
• Elevate care standards and cost-effectiveness by actively collaborating on quality improvement initiatives that directly enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

About the Facility

• 237 bed hospital
• 30 bed ICU
• Epic EMR Inpatient Athena Health EMR Outpatient
• Da Vinci Robotics
• Serving a population of approximately 148000
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Texas Medical Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service growth care and connection. We empower our 97000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including but not limited to experience skills education performance location and salary range at the time of the offer.