Cardio-thoracic Surgery - Physician

Position Title: Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview:
Seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a comprehensive cardiac surgery program. This position focuses primarily on adult cardiac surgery within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team. The successful candidate will participate in both operative and non-operative care, delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.

Clinical Practice & Case Mix

This position offers a full-scope adult cardiothoracic surgery practice, primarily cardiac, including:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) – approximately 150 cases annually
• Heart valve repair and replacement (aortic, mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary) – approximately 30 cases annually
• Structural heart surgical procedures, including operative support for TAVR
• Surgical management of atrial fibrillation (e.g., Maze procedures)

The surgeon will also:

• Participate in preoperative and postoperative management, including ICU and step-down care

Program Highlights

• Dedicated Cardiovascular ICU with multidisciplinary support
• Close collaboration with cardiology, vascular surgery, pulmonology, and critical care
• Dedicated cardiothoracic OR suite equipped for minimally invasive and robotic procedures
• Opportunity to participate in programmatic growth and service line development

Call & Schedule

• 1:3 shared call rotation (approximately 10 days per month)
• Balanced mix of elective and urgent/emergent cases

Scope of Practice

Cardiac Surgery (100%)

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repair and replacement
• Structural heart surgical support (including TAVR)
• Minimally invasive and robotic cardiac procedures

Quality & Recognition

• STS reporting demonstrating expected outcomes for aortic valve replacement (AVR) and combined AVR + CABG
• Participation in a program with access to advanced cardiovascular technologies and strong multidisciplinary support for complex cases

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with completed cardiothoracic surgery fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiothoracic surgery
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in adult cardiac surgery required
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident only – no visas sponsored
• Experience with adult cardiac surgery, structural heart, and minimally invasive procedures preferred

  Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Guaranteed, MGMA-competitive base salary

• Annual discretionary performance bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement

• Generous Paid Time Off: 6 weeks per year

Why Consider This Opportunity:

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in cardiovascular care
• Opportunity to shape program growth, including structural heart and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery
• Access to state-of-the-art surgical technology