Lead with Heart: Join Us as Chief of Cardiac Surgery in Central Illinois! Position Highlights Lead a section of 4 fellowship-trained cardiac surgeons, supported by dedicated advanced practitioners and nursing staff. Largest volume provider of heart, lung, and esophageal surgery in the region with no market competition. Largest Academic program in the state. Competitive compensation with a low cost of living - ranked the 2nd most affordable city in the U.S. for working adults in 2024. Community Highlights Growing, close-knit, family-friendly community that offers the amenities of larger cities without the cost. The healthcare sector, along with state government, are the core industries. Vibrant area with microbreweries, upscale restaurants, annual art and music festivals, and historical buildings and landmarks. Home of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, the University of Illinois Springfield, and Lincoln Land Community College. Conveniently located along Interstate HWY 55 and 72 and in close proximity to St. Louis, Chicago, and Indianapolis. Job Reference: CVS 24000
