Boone Health Medical Group Seeking Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Boone Hospital Center, a 392-bed full-service hospital in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon. The candidate for this position will be joining a world-class group of established general surgeons practicing to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Boone Hospital is one of the best hospitals in the nation and the only hospital in mid-Missouri awarded a 5-star rating by CMS. Boone has also achieved its Magnet designation for the fifth time in a row, indicating the high standard of excellence that Boone Hospital nurses achieve every day for patients. The employees of Boone Hospital are dedicated to serving the mid-Missouri region with the highest standards in patient care.

Practice Highlights:

• Join the heart care team, at Boone Hospital Center, that performs more cardiac-related procedures than any other mid-Missouri hospital.
• The current heart team includes world-class cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, electrophysiologists as well as specialized nurses, therapists, and rehabilitation experts.
• Work in a designated Level 1 STEMI center and Stroke with no trauma designation
• Immediate patient volume available, ensuring a rewarding practice from day one.

Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional medical care of assigned patients, ensuring optimal clinical outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to deliver compassionate care.
• Perform thorough histories and physicals, adhering to hospital by-laws and best practices.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety in this critical role at Boone Health.
• Maintains status as a Board Certified/Eligible Physician (Internal Medicine)
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision, alongside wellness programs.
• Robust 401(k) retirement plan with diverse investment options.
• Educational assistance programs and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives to promote a positive and productive workplace environment.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Doctorate in Medicine
• Experience: 2-5 Years preferred
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• License: Licensed Physician. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Drug Enforcement Agency, Int Med Residency/Bd Eligible, BNDD- applicable state.

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: to be discussed during interview process

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people
of all ages and interests. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the
middle of the state and the nation. If you want to raise a family, continue your education, retire or
start a new business, Columbia is the place to be!

Recreation:
MKT Nature & Fitness Trail is a 4.7-mile urban walkway through
Columbia’s beautiful greenbelt. The trail also connects with the
Katy Trail State Park, the largest rails-to-trails conversion in the
nation, stretching 185 miles across Missouri.
Columbia Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 42 parks and recreation facilities
on more than 2,000 acres throughout the city.

Cost of Living:
Columbia consistently ranks below the national average for
the cost of living. In 2021, Columbia’s cost of living was:
• 6.9% below the national average.
• Housing 16% lower
• Utilities 8% lower
• Good & Services 6% lower
• Property Taxes: average county rate is .950%
• The national average cost to buy a house is $281,900, while the average cost of
purchasing a home in Columbia is $238,255.

At Boone Health Medical Group, we have a team of providers that specialize in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Endocrinology and Podiatry. Are clinics are located throughout mid-Missouri allowing our patients easy access to world-class care.