Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Job Description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Opportunity
Piedmont Physician Network | Rock Hill, South Carolina
Join a Growing Cardiothoracic Surgery Program in One of the Fastest-Growing Communities in the Charlotte Metro Area
Piedmont Physician Network is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding, employed team serving Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative cardiothoracic service line with strong administrative support, advanced technology, and a growing referral network.
Opportunity Highlights
- Employed position with Piedmont Physician Network
- Established and growing cardiovascular program
- Mix of cardiothoracic surgery cases
- Opportunity to practice alongside an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience
- Offering a rare combination of mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth. Whether you are a new graduate seeking hands-on mentorship as you transition into practice or an experienced surgeon looking to join a collegial, established program, this opportunity provides the support and autonomy needed to thrive.
- Dedicated cardiothoracic OR team and support staff
- Access to advanced surgical technologies and resources
- Collaborative relationship with cardiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular specialists
- Large primary care and specialty referral network
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Deferred compensation program
- 401(k) with employer matching
- PTO and CME allowance
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonus available
- Professional development support
- Residents enjoy a lower cost of living, a strong sense of community, and year-round recreational opportunities
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Eligible for South Carolina medical licensure
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
About Piedmont Medical Center
Piedmont Medical Center is a full-service hospital serving the rapidly growing communities of York County and the greater Charlotte region. The hospital provides advanced cardiovascular, surgical, emergency, and specialty care services and continues to expand to meet increasing patient demand.
Community Highlights
Rock Hill, South Carolina Offers
- Easy access to Charlotte, North Carolina
- Excellent public and private schools
- Family-friendly neighborhoods
- Mild climate and outdoor recreation
- Low cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas
- Close proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, professional sports, and cultural attractions
Piedmont Medical Center is the main campus, Level III Trauma Center, with 288 beds and is a full service hospital in York County.
Focused services: Bariatrics, Cardiovascular, Critical Care, Emergency Services, General & Robotic Surgery, Inspire Therapy for Sleep Apnea, Laboratory Medicine, Lymphedema Therapy, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Stroke Care, Trauma services, Vascular, Women’s services, and Wound Care
Awards & Recognition
Accredited Facility in Vascular testing; Blue Distinction center for Cardiac Care; Nationally certified Cardiac Rehab; US News & World – High performing hospitals in Heart Failure, CPOD; Diabetes Education accreditation program; SC Level III Trauma Center; ACR accredited in breast MRI, computed tomography, MRI, breast ultrasound, mammography, & ultrasound; Blue distinction – Center for Knee & Hip replacement; Gold Plus Stroke Honor Role – American Heart Association & American Stroke; Baby-friendly facility; IBCLC care award; SC State Level III NICU; CAP accredited facility
Key Responsibilities
The cardiothoracic surgeon will perform a mix of cardiothoracic surgery cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and vascular specialists. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care within an established and growing cardiovascular program at Piedmont Medical Center.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Tenet Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 953 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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