Physician - Thoracic

Join Our Team as a Thoracic Surgeon – Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Elevate your surgical career by becoming a vital part of our distinguished medical team. We are seeking a highly skilled Thoracic Surgeon specializing in Cardio Thoracic procedures to deliver exceptional patient care and innovative surgical solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries in a dynamic clinical environment, making a real difference in patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a range of thoracic and cardiac surgical procedures with precision and expertise
• Conduct minimally invasive mitral valve surgeries, with a preference for mitral procedures
• Support Impella 55 devices and other implantable support systems
• Execute aortic valve conservation procedures
• Carry out aortic root procedures, remodeling, and enlargement surgeries
• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative patient care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal treatment plans
• Participate in scheduled weekend call coverage, with flexibility for ongoing or long-term availability

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures
• Proficiency in minimally invasive techniques, particularly mitral valve surgery
• Familiarity with Impella devices and advanced support systems
• Strong understanding of aortic valve conservation, root procedures, and remodeling
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards of patient safety
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with complex aortic surgeries and advanced coronary procedures
• Knowledge of the latest thoracic surgical technologies and techniques
• Certification in minimally invasive or advanced cardiac surgery
• Bilingual abilities to serve diverse patient populations

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-fellowship surgical experience in a similar setting

Other Requirements:

• Active medical license in the relevant state(s)
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Willingness to participate in weekend call rotations
• Ability to travel for conferences or specialized procedures if requested

This is a dedicated full-time position offering an competitive hourly pay rate of $1.00, with schedule Monday through Friday and weekend call coverage. Enjoy benefits including weekly pay via direct deposit, comprehensive medical coverage, paid sick leave, licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable. Our robust referral bonus program and a committed 24/7 support team are here to ensure your success.

Take this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, innovative environment. Apply now and become a key contributor to our team of exceptional cardiac surgeons.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife