Cardiovascular Surgery at Parkwest Medical Center

Cardiovascular Surgeon needed for a very busy practice – East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group. Join this well-established Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery group based in Knoxville, Tennessee. ETCVSG performs heart surgery and thoracic procedures in a multi-hospital surgical network with some of East Tennessee’s preferred medical centers – Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, and Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Physician will have a primary location at one hospital, Parkwest Medical Center.

About this Opportunity

• Employed position with Covenant Medical Group
• Call 1:3, every 2-3 weekends
• Experience preferred

When you need help from a medical team that cares, Parkwest Medical Center is here for you. Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Parkwest is regularly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

• 337 licensed beds
• 30 critical care beds
• 39 emergency beds
• 29 surgery suites
• 4 cath labs & 2 EP labs
• 24 LDRP suites

For a full list of awards and recognition of Parkwest Medical Center, visit the accolades page: Accolades | Parkwest Medical Center

Parkwest Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health.

Covenant Medical Group, Inc. (CMG) is a physician management services organization wholly-owned by Covenant Health (see below). CMG provides turnkey business and operational support to its employed physicians and APPs. Incorporated in 1986, CMG employs over 280 healthcare professionals who practice in a variety of medical and surgical specialties throughout East Tennessee. CMG-affiliated practices are located in the following East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Claiborne, Cumberland, Hamblen, Knox, Loudon, Roane and Sevier Counties. CMG-affiliated providers strive to provide prompt, high quality, customer-friendly care to patients in a cost effective practice environment. Physician retention with CMG is high. Many physicians spend their entire careers practicing with CMG.

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.

Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.

As a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, full-time employees may be eligible to have their federal student loans forgiven after meeting program requirements.

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