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Location
Atrium Health Navicent Medical Group
575 First St
Macon, Georgia
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Navicent

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health Navicent as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Macon, Georgia, part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Advocate Health offers one of the nation’s most comprehensive Heart & Vascular programs, with 800+ employed providers caring for 570,000+ patients annually across 69 hospitals in six states. Our program is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac surgery, heart failure, transplantation, and structural heart disease, supported by $20M+ in research funding, 1,500+ active clinical trial participants, and a robust academic platform with 88 fellows across 20 training programs. Advocate Health is a destination for physicians seeking innovation, impact, and long‑term career growth in a collaborative, physician‑led environment.

Clinical Excellence & Advanced Cardiac Care

  • Quaternary and tertiary services across 16 hospitals
  • Top decile nationally for open heart and thoracic surgery per STS benchmarks
  • One of the largest multi‑site heart transplant programs, with four centers and 300+ transplants and VADs annually

Pioneers in Cardiovascular Treatment

  • First‑in‑human Laser VT ablation and aortic arch aneurysm branched stent graft implantation
  • Nation’s largest Cardiac CT and Cardiac MRI programs
  • PCORI‑funded virtual care improving hypertension management in underserved populations
  • AI‑driven cardiovascular diagnostics powered by the nation’s largest ECG registry


Highlights
Atrium Health Navicent Heart & Vascular Center in Macon, Georgia, a division of the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute based in Charlotte, NC, offers a comprehensive and well established cardiothoracic program. The Heart & Vascular Center includes multiple cardiac catheterization laboratories, dedicated state of the art operating rooms, an electrophysiology lab, CVICU, and a cardiac rehabilitation center. These services are supported by a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of cardiac anesthesiologists, perfusionists, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and experienced support staff.

The cardiothoracic surgery team provides a broad range of services, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), thoracic aortic surgery, mitral valve repair, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, Impella support, and ECMO. Navicent is a certified destination LVAD center and maintains an active TAVR program, established in 2017. The program encompasses all aspects of thoracic surgery excluding transplant. Junior surgeons and new graduates will be supported through a structured onboarding and training experience in Charlotte, NC.
  • Full-time opportunity, 1.0 FTE 
  • 1:4 call shared by well-established partners with the support of surgically trained APPs.
  • EPIC EMR 
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line 
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature 
  • Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients 
Training and/or Experience Required
  • Valve experience or interest preferred
  • BE/BC American Board of Thoracic Surgery 
  • Active Georgia License or ability to obtain licensure 
Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance
About Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia, is a vibrant city that blends deep Southern heritage with a growing arts and cultural scene. Known as the "Heart of Georgia", Macon offers a welcoming community with a charming downtown featuring beautifully preserved historic architecture and lively festivals celebrating music, art, and local traditions. Residents enjoy affordable living, with housing costs well below national averages, making Macon an attractive option for families and professionals alike. The city boasts strong healthcare services and quality schools, as well as higher education opportunities with institutions like Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Macon's many parks, trails, and proximity to the Ocmulgee National Monument, offering scenic beauty and recreational activities year-round. Macon provides many opportunities while maintaining a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. Macon's friendly southern hospitality and rich cultural fabric make it a place where newcomers quickly feel at home, blending small-town charm with the amenities of a vibrant city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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