Cardiothoracic Surgery opening in Des Moines, IA - Visa EligibleLocated in Des Moines, IA - Omaha 135m; Minneapolis 245m; Chicago 330mFull-time; PermanentEmployedH1B Eligible Overview: Opportunity to join a nationally recognized high-volume Cardiothoracic Surgery program Join an established team of 4 Cardiothoracic Surgeons with plans for continued growth APP first-call support with inpatient rounding and clinic assistance Dedicated 24/7 Cardiovascular ICU Intensivist coverage Annual surgical volume exceeding 1,000 cases Opportunity to support and expand advanced heart failure and LVAD programs Broad Cardiothoracic practice including robotic heart surgery, beating-heart surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, ECMO, VAD, TAVR, and TEVAR Opportunity to participate in the continued growth of robotic thoracic surgery programs Dedicated block time with 3 cardiovascular operating rooms and 1 hybrid operating room Access to Da Vinci Xi and Si robotic platforms EPIC EMR Faculty appointment opportunity with a General Surgery Residency program Collaborative multidisciplinary cardiovascular environment with extensive specialty support--- Comp/Benefits: Base salary of $905,260 $150,000 recruitment incentive Annual CME allowance of $6,000 5 weeks annual time off Paid malpractice with tail coverage Comprehensive benefits beginning day one 403(b) retirement plan with employer match--- Group/Facility Info: Large cardiovascular program with 44 cardiovascular physicians One of the largest cardiovascular practices in the country Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital recognition More than 10,000 cardiac interventions performed annually Comprehensive cardiovascular services including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and General Cardiology Active participant in STS registries Level II Trauma Center Large regional referral network with multiple outreach locations* Advanced structural heart and minimally invasive cardiovascular programs-- About the Area:Des Moines is consistently ranked among the nation's best places to live thanks to its affordable cost of living, strong economy, excellent schools, and exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy extensive biking and walking trails, nationally recognized farmers markets, professional sports, music festivals, cultural attractions, a thriving culinary scene, and family-friendly suburban communities. The area combines big-city amenities with Midwestern affordability and short commute times, making it an attractive destination for physicians and families alike.