Cardio Thoracic/Vascular Surgeon

Job Overview

Position Overview

• Excellent Compensation Package:  Base $850k, + 50k Commencement Bonus, + Call Pay, + RVU incentive eligibility, + 6 weeks paid vacation/CME + relocation + and robust benefits package.
• Enjoy a busy practice with state-of-the-art Cath Labs,  Cardiac Operating Suite and TAVR program
• Opportunity to be the leader of the CV team
  • Medical Associates and MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center became the first providers in Dubuque and the Tri-State area to successfully perform TAVR since 2019!
  • Services offered include: CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, VATS, Open Thoracotomy, CEA, EVAR, peripheral revascularization, as well as creation and maintenance of AV Fistulas. Support Services that may be included: Central line placement, esophageal stents, central line placements, insertion of dialysis catheters, and the assist with exposure for lumbar surgery.
• Vascular interest preferred, but not required
• 4 Cardiologists,  24/7 Hospitalist program support at MercyOne, a Magnet Recognized hospital
• Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) support in clinic and hospital
• Physician owned & directed multi-specialty group practice
• Iowa ranked #1 Best State, 2018 U.S. News & World Report’s Best State rankings (#4 to practice medicine, #5 in education)

Comprehensive Cancer Center
MercyOne Medical Center and Medical Associates  opened a new, state of the art, fully integrated, comprehensive cancer center in June, 2020. The center is the first in Dubuque and the tri-state region to conveniently offer an array of hematology/oncology outpatient services including chemotherapy infusion along with radiation oncology services in the same building. Features of the new cancer center include state-of-the-art technology, access to pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, nurse navigators, and other members of the care team in one convenient location.

Clinic Overview
Medical Associates Clinic, with over 180 providers is the area’s leading healthcare provider and multispecialty group practice. Medical Associates continually provides physician owners annual incomes above the national average and is an AMGA “Best Practice” for physician satisfaction and ranks in the top 5 percentile for employee engagement. www.mahealthcare.com

Dubuque Community Overview
Dubuque, Iowa is located along the scenic wooded bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Named Forbes “#1 Best Small City to Raise a Family” and Kiplinger’s 10 Great Places to Live”, Dubuque has one of the finest school systems in the country and offers extensive performing arts, sports, and other fun activities for children. Dubuque has something for everyone from downhill ski resorts, miles of hiking and biking trails, talented local symphony, excellent community theatre, boating opportunities and two Smithsonian-affiliated museums.

With a population of 70,000 and a drawing base area of over 250,000, Dubuque is a city where the simple pleasures and modern conveniences of life are balanced. Dubuque is a little over a one-hour drive from both Madison and Iowa City, and is only three hours from Chicago. www.traveldubuque.com and www.dubuque365.com

This opportunity does not qualify for the J-1 visa waiver.