Cardiothoracic Surgeon

CommonSpirit Health•Bakersfield, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dignity Health Medical Group – Bakersfield is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery & Specialty Care team. This position offers the opportunity to deliver advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care within a collaborative, physician-led environment that prioritizes high-quality outcomes and compassionate, patient-centered care. The Cardiothoracic Surgery program serves a broad and diverse patient population across Kern County and the greater Central Valley. Surgeons work closely with cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care, nursing, and advanced practice providers to deliver coordinated care across the continuum—from diagnosis through surgery and recovery.

Requirements

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Valid and unrestricted California medical license
Board eligible or board certified in specified area of medical specialty (ABMS or AOA)
Completion of an accredited post-graduate training program
Interest in long-term practice development within the Bakersfield community

Responsibilities

Deliver advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care.
Work closely with cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care, nursing, and advanced practice providers to deliver coordinated care across the continuum—from diagnosis through surgery and recovery.
Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical services including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and structural heart procedures.