Lead with Heart: Join Us as Chief of Cardiac Surgery in Central Illinois.
Position Highlights
- Lead a section of 4 fellowship-trained cardiac surgeons, supported by dedicated advanced practitioners and nursing staff.
- Largest volume provider of heart, lung, and esophageal surgery in the region - with no market competition.
- Largest Academic program in the state.
- Competitive compensation with a low cost of living - ranked the 2nd most affordable city in the U.S. for working adults in 2024.
Community Highlights
- Growing, close-knit, family-friendly community that offers the amenities of larger cities without the cost.
- The healthcare sector, along with state government, are the core industries.
- Vibrant area with microbreweries, upscale restaurants, annual art and music festivals, and historical buildings and landmarks.
- Home of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, the University of Illinois Springfield, and Lincoln Land Community College.
- Conveniently located along Interstate HWY 55 and 72 and in close proximity to St. Louis, Chicago, and Indianapolis.
Job Reference: CVS 24000