Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Company: Curative
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Join a respected cardiovascular program in Louisiana's capital city, where you'll benefit from high-volume casework, advanced surgical support, and a collaborative, subspecialty-integrated team. This is a key position within a regional referral center that offers access to complex cases, ECMO services, and a modern, dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute. Practice Overview You'll join a team of 5 CT surgeons supported by 7 APPs, 6 perfusionists, and cardiac-trained anesthesiologists Full breadth of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including TAVR, MitraClip, ECMO, and aortic cases Weekly rotation with the Structural Heart team; shared case volume and active thoracic referrals Dedicated 24-bed Open Heart Unit co-located with Cardiac ICU for continuity of care Schedule Monday-Friday schedule with 4 OR days and 1 clinic day (flexible during ramp-up) Call rotation is 1:4; evenly distributed cases among surgeons Weekly multidisciplinary cath conference for collaborative planning Strong referral base from 3 cardiology teams (2 private, 1 hospital-employed) Compensation & Benefits $800,000 initial salary guarantee $50,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 relocation allowance PSLF-eligible site with paid malpractice and CME support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Candidate Requirements Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery Open to new grads and experienced surgeons; leadership roles available H1B and J1 visa candidates considered Must be comfortable in a high-volume, multidisciplinary environment Community & Location Highlights Live in Baton Rouge; affordable, family-friendly, and rich in culture One hour from New Orleans and close to the Gulf Coast Excellent local schools, LSU campus, festivals, food, and live music Access to Baton Rouge Metropolitan and Louis Armstrong New Orleans airports Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity. Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way. Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care. Company Description We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

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