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DIRECTOR - HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AT CAPE COD HEALTHCARE
Hyannis, MA
Affiliated to the Division of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking a highly qualified BC/BE (board certified/board eligible) Adult Cardiac Surgeon or BC/BE Cardiologist, with the opportunity to be considered for Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI).
The selected physician will join the Section of Cardiac Surgery at Cape Cod Hospital, an affiliate of Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LMMC) Cardiac Surgery and will play a key role in advancing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical expertise in their respective specialty, along with proven leadership capabilities to guide and collaborate across a multidisciplinary Heart Team at Heart and Vascular Institute which includes skilled specialists in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and arrhythmia services, cardiac imaging, structural heart services, peripheral vascular disease treatment and cardiac rehabilitation.
Surgeon candidates must have experience with transcatheter valve technologies.
Located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, Cape Cod Hospital, a member of Cape Cod Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod and its surrounding communities. With more than 600 providers, over 5,300 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the region’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility and numerous health services and programs.
Cape Cod Hospital has provided cardiac surgical services since 2002 and offers a full-service cardiac surgery program including:
- Dedicated cardiac operating rooms
- Experienced Advanced Practice Provider and perfusion teams
- Cardiac Anesthesiology services
- A dedicated five bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit
Cape Cod Hospital has been recognized for its high-quality cardiac care, including the following designations:
- U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” for Cardiovascular Care
- Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, a designation by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
This is an exceptional opportunity for a clinical leader interested in shaping the future of cardiovascular care within a well-established and growing program in a desirable coastal community.
The Section of Cardiac Surgery at LHMC provides the full range of cardiac surgical care for adult patients, excluding ventricular assist devices and transplantation. LHMC Cardiac Surgery has a clinical affiliation with Cape Cod Hospital’s Cardiac Surgical Division in Hyannis, MA.
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Dr. Prem Shekar, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, (Prem.S.Shekar@lahey.org) AND to Michael Lauf, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare (mklauf@capecodhealth.org)
