Cardiothoracic Surgeon | East Alabama Health

EAMC Cardiac Surgery is seeking a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its growing cardiac surgery program as the practice expands to two full-time surgeons, providing comprehensive cardiac, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgical care within a well-established, non-profit health system.

Position Highlights

• Join a growing cardiac surgery program expanding from 1 to 3 surgeons currently supported by 2 APP, plus APP night coverage

• Accepted subspecialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Full-time, employed position with a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice — approximately 20+ outpatient visits per week, with inpatient volume varying by consult.
• Access to a full range of subspecialty physicians for collaborative, multidisciplinary care
• Historically, CV Surgical practice performs approximately 350  cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries annually, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), minimally invasive MAZE procedures for atrial fibrillation, and lung surgery.
• Supported by a dedicated 10-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 
• Advanced practice provider support in place, with APP oversight expected of the surgeon as well as access to Board Certified Critical Care physicians.
• Cerner EMR currently in use, with a planned system-wide transition to Epic in 2028

Position Benefits

• As an employed position with a non-profit health system, this role is expected to include a standard employed-physician benefits package — health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan participation, paid time off, CME allowance, and medical malpractice/tail coverage are typical of comparable positions within the organization

At East Alabama Health, physicians find more than just a workplace—they find a community where world-class medicine meets an exceptional quality of life. Nestled in the fast-growing Auburn-Opelika area, our network offers the opportunity to practice cutting-edge medicine while living in one of Alabama’s most vibrant and family-friendly regions. Conveniently located between Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf Coast, Auburn-Opelika combines small-town warmth with the amenities of a thriving university city, including top-tier schools, a diverse food scene, and year-round cultural and recreational opportunities.

East Alabama Health has invested heavily in expanding facilities to meet the region’s rapidly growing needs. Recent milestones include the Spencer Cancer Center, Pinnacle Cardiology Associates, the Auburn Medical Pavilion, a Level III NICU, and ongoing expansions to our critical care and behavioral health services. With each addition, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Our flagship, East Alabama Medical Center, has been nationally recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals and has earned accolades from Women’s Choice Award for excellence in cancer care, orthopedics, and mammogram imaging.

In the past five years, more than 160 physicians have joined our team, drawn by the chance to grow their careers alongside some of the finest medical professionals in the field. Here, you’ll not only make an impact inside the hospital, but also in the lives of your neighbors and community.

At East Alabama Health, you’ve already chosen the right career—now choose the right place to thrive.