Thoracic Surgery - Physician

Company: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center - Ascension
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Details Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgeon Schedule: Monday to Friday Call Schedule: Our surgeons share primary and backup call evenly between 7 surgeons, daily primary call is shared evenly between 6 surgeons and transplant call is shared evenly between 4 surgeons. Practice Detail: We are seeking an experienced, BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a group of 5 established surgeons performing over 1200 adult cardiac cases annually. EMR System: Athena Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Benefits 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. Responsibilities Ascension St. Vincent is actively seeking a board certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our team in the Indianapolis Indiana location. Responsibilities include all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, with an emphasis on cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Highlights: Join our team of 5 established surgeons, 3 of which participate in heart transplant surgery. On-call schedules are rotated evenly amongst the group 1:4 for transplant call 1:6 for primary surgical call About Ascension St. Vincent Heart Failure program The largest Transplant & VAD program in the state Ranked 1 in Heart Transplant surgery outcomes. As a leader in heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, our program has been accredited as a Center of Excellence and is certified by the Joint Commission. We perform over 30 cardiac transplants per year and implant more than 60 short and long term mechanical circulatory assist devices We have an active cardiac surgery research program including research trials for DCD donors utilizing the TransMedics OCS system as well as the Evaheart clinical trial About Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group As a member of the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is a comprehensive network of over 650 primary care and specialty care providers, recognized nationally and internationally. Together with our local healthcare facilities, including 22 Ascension St. Vincent hospital ministries, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent providers offer health care to residents in 57 counties across the state of Indiana. With a vision of creating the most desirable multi-specialty group practice in Indiana, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent is transforming health care with a Physician-led and provider-driven organization focused on quality patient care and patient satisfaction, while meeting the needs of local communities. About Carmel The City of Carmel is a fast-growing, economically-thriving city located in Hamilton County on Indianapolis’ northern border. Carmel was ranked by Niche as Carmel the 1 Best Suburb to Live in America and 1 Best Place to Live in Indiana in 2019. It is consistently ranked among top places to live for families, singles, children, senior citizens and veterans based on low crime rates, low cost of living, excellent schools, availability of high paying jobs and appreciation of community amenities such as arts, culture, parks and recreational opportunities. Carmel has something for everyone. Take in music, theatre and dance performances at the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater at The Center for the Performing Arts. Shop the upscale Clay Terrace Lifestyle Mall and the trendy Carmel Arts & Design District. Hike, bike or roller blade along the beautiful Monon Trail and enjoy golfing at Plum Creek Golf Club or Prairie View Golf Club. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences Why Join Our Team Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify

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