Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Full-Time
About The Position
The Cardiothoracic Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical and consultative care for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing individualized treatment plans, performing specialized procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and educating patients and families to support positive outcomes and recovery. The surgeon joins a collaborative team of two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons and works with a dedicated cardiac surgery operating room team, fellowship-trained and board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, and a full-time physician assistant team. The position involves a broad range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), complex valvular and aortic surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and robotic thoracic surgery. The opportunity is open to graduating cardiothoracic surgery fellows and experienced surgeons.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of residency and/or fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery.
- Current, unrestricted Texas medical license.
- Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations, diagnose conditions, and assess overall health needs.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support diagnoses and treatment decisions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including surgical procedures as appropriate.
- Review medical records, manage patient care, and educate patients and families on treatment options, prescribed therapies, and post-operative recovery.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care and make appropriate referrals to ensure continuity of treatment.
- Collaborate with physicians, residents, clinical teams, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Follow established clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices, and hospital standards to promote patient safety and positive clinical outcomes.
- Participate in academic, educational, research, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Build effective relationships with patients, colleagues, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Serve as a clinical resource and support community health initiatives.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
