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Cardiothoracic Surgeon  
Southeastern United States 

Join a thriving Heart and Vascular group dedicated to providing world-class care to patients with vascular and heart conditions. Being associated with a large healthcare system, this heart and vascular group can participate in life changing research and incorporate innovative technology to treat the community locally.  

Position: 

As the Cardiothoracic Surgeon you will be performing surgical procedures on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs in the chest. This role involves diagnosing and treating a wide range of cardiovascular and thoracic conditions, often employing complex surgical techniques to improve patients’ overall health and quality of life.  

• Surgical Procedures: Perform a variety of cardiothoracic surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass, heart valve repair or replacement, and thoracic aortic surgery. 
• Surgical Planning: Develop surgical plans, considering the patient’s overall health, medical history, diagnostic tests, and the complexity of the procedure. 
• Preoperative Care: Collaborate medical specialists to optimize patients’ health before surgery to ensure patients are well-prepared for the procedure. 
• Intraoperative Management: Lead the surgical team during procedures, making critical decisions and utilizing advanced surgical techniques. 
• Postoperative Care: Oversee patients’ recovery in the postoperative period, monitoring their progress, managing pain, and addressing any complications that may arise. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care. 
• Ethical Considerations: Uphold the highest standards of medical ethics and patient confidentiality in all aspects of practice. 

Metrics / Details: 

• Types of cases: Aortic Valve, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass, Heart Failure, Aortic Valve replacement and Bypass Surgery.  
• Access to 100+ heart experts with the health system. 

License/Certifications/Experience: 

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school. 
• Completion of a Cardiothoracic Surgery accredited residency program. 
• Board certification or board eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery. 
• All experience levels, including new graduates, are encouraged to apply.  
• State medical license to practice as a surgeon. 
• Proven track record of successful cardiothoracic surgical procedures including: 
• Thoracic robotic and valve experience or interest in learning 
• Experience with LVAD, ECMO and Tavers 
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in the field. 

Schedule: 

• Full time  
• On-call duties shared with other providers and PA’s. 

To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to, Alex@thi-search.com or call 720-735-9738.