Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon sought to join Monument Health Heart & Vascular Institute in Rapid City, SD. Role focuses on a mix of cardiac and thoracic with some vascular care; partnership-driven team environment with a large, multi-disciplinary cardiovascular program. Responsibilities include performing a broad range of procedures such as CABG (including beating heart), mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic valve procedures (AVR/TAVR), complex thoracic aortic surgery (including aortic root), arrhythmia surgery including hybrid A-fib maze (convergent), ECMO support, open and VATS lobectomy, mediastinal surgery, carotid endarterectomy, EVARs and open AAA repairs. The program supports a comprehensive EP program and a dedicated structural heart program offering transcatheter therapies. The team emphasizes clinical research participation, robust volume and education/advancement opportunities, shared on-call duties, and a strong commitment to patient-centered cardiovascular care. Competitive benefits include relocation assistance, paid CME, licensure and malpractice tail coverage, retirement plans, and generous PTO. The posting notes extensive procedural volume, advanced robotic capabilities, and an established, collaborative practice environment across inpatient and outpatient settings.