Surgery - Thoracic Physician
At a glance
Surgeon role posted by Britt Medical Search, a recruiter. Rapid City, SD · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $400,000–$657,345 across the United States.
Britt Medical Search has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Perform cardiac, thoracic and selected vascular surgery, including complex coronary, valve, aortic and thoracic procedures
- Take part in an equal call rotation with the cardiothoracic surgery partners
- Contribute to a clinical research program with active trials
What you bring
- You are board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery
- You have several years of surgical experience
Who this fits
This full-time role suits a cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a mixed cardiac, thoracic and selected vascular practice. The position is based in Rapid City, South Dakota, with call shared equally among cardiothoracic surgery partners.
From the recruiter
A leading cardiovascular program in Rapid City, South Dakota is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with several years of experience to join a high-performing, collaborative heart and vascular team providing comprehensive surgical care across cardiac, thoracic, and select vascular cases.
This is a full-spectrum cardiothoracic surgery role within a rapidly growing program that offers exposure to complex coronary, valve, aortic, structural heart, and thoracic procedures, supported by a large multidisciplinary cardiovascular team and advanced procedural infrastructure.
Position Highlights:
- Mixed cardiac, thoracic, and selected vascular surgical practice
- High-volume, growing program with 700+ annual cardiac, thoracic, and vascular cases
- Advanced procedures including CABG, valve repair/replacement, TAVR, aortic surgery, ECMO, VATS lobectomy, and more
- Strong structural heart, EP, and complex coronary intervention programs
- 12 ORs including dedicated cardiac ORs, hybrid suites, and robotic systems
- 24/7 comprehensive APP support with experienced multidisciplinary teams
- Equal call rotation among CT surgery partners
- Robust research program with 20+ active clinical trials
- Established cardiac rehab, heart failure, lipid, and anticoagulation programs
Compensation/Benefits:
- 2-year guaranteed base salary
- Quarterly productivity bonus potential
- Generous PTO package
- CME, licensure, and malpractice coverage (including tail)
- Relocation assistance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement plans with employer contributions (403(b) and 457(b
The Community:
Living in Rapid City offers a rare blend of scenic beauty and everyday convenience, with the Black Hills, Badlands, and endless outdoor recreation right at your doorstep hiking, biking, skiing, and national park access all within easy reach. The community has a welcoming, small-city feel with strong schools, a growing arts and dining scene, and a steady regional economy anchored by healthcare, tourism, and education. While it feels comfortably relaxed and uncrowded, it's also well-connected, with Rapid City Regional Airport providing direct flights to major U.S. hubs and larger metro areas like Denver and Minneapolis accessible for weekend travel or expanded amenities.
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