ABOUT THE POSITION
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Private practice is finally back in the Raleigh region, an exceptional victory for true private practice. We are expanding our vibrant team, and we want you to be a part of this exciting transition.
Our physician-led group is currently seeking strong leaders in cardiothoracic anesthesia to provide coverage at WakeMed Raleigh, with opportunities to help at our nearby sites as well.

This is a stellar opportunity to lead the anesthesia team through a positive transition and gain a potential stake in partnership. We offer stability, longevity, and a culture committed to our providers.

OUR PACKAGE
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- Partnership track and immediate partnership opportunities available
- Highly competitive comp and benefits plan
- TRUE private practice with physician ownership and autonomy
- Incentive bonus/accelerated partnership for cardiothoracic fellowship trained physicians; residents/fellows are welcome to apply for graduation next year!
- Generous signing and moving allowance

CASEWORK AND SCHEDULE
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The Heart and Vascular Center at WakeMed is an award-winning and highly recognized site by the AHA. The WakeMed Raleigh site ranks #1 in the country for CABG mortality rate based on CMS data.
Our cardiac anesthesiologists perform approximately 750 cardiac pump cases per year, this includes CABG, valve surgery, and aortic arch surgery. Over 150 structural cases are performed annually, including TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman/Amulet where the anesthesiologist will perform the TEE and supervise the anesthetic. No VADs, no transplants and we do ECMO cases that are usually transferred for management. Additionally, we have a well-established Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERACS) protocol for maximizing cardiothoracic surgery outcomes and efficiency.

ABOUT ECAA AND WHY CHOOSE US?
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We are committed to our providers and we offer stability and autonomy. We have never sold any of our practice to outside investors. This allows us to make decisions that best fit the various needs of our diverse and dynamic divisions. Our mission is to maintain a stable private practice model and empower our team with new skills and growth opportunities. We make learning a priority and invest in professional development. In turn, this allows our team to provide the most safe and innovative care which drives quality and outcomes for our patients.

ECAA was established in 1978. We are a wholly physician owned private group that has developed a strategic growth model. We embrace private practice and autonomy while providing innovative patient care that produces quality outcomes. Our practice model allows our partners to manage their divisions autonomously based on their own unique needs.

ABOUT WAKEMED
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Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed is a not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, North Carolina. WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of the community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. WakeMed's 941-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, seven emergency departments, a dedicated children's hospital and rehabilitation hospital, and Wake county's only Level I trauma center.

Not only is WakeMed a profound healthcare system that has consistently received Magnet recognition, it has been recently recognized (nationally) by multiple large influencers in healthcare including:
Forbes
- Best Employers by State (2022)
- Best Employers for Diversity (2022, 2023)
- Best Employers for New Grads (2023)
US News & World Report
- Top 50 Rehabilitation Facility (2022)
- Best Hospital for Maternity Care (2022-2023)
Newsweek
- Top Maternity Care Facility (2023, 2022)
- Top Workplace for Diversity (2023)

CONTACT INFORMATION
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We are excited to speak with you! To learn more about our opportunities, please send your CV to Misty Blank at MBlank@ecaa.com, or Kacy Dovich at kdovich@ecaa.com .

To learn more about us and our reputation for positive culture, visit us at www.ecaa.com.