Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgery / Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery Quality & Outcomes

NorthBay Health • Fairfield, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This 1.0 FTE position combines a 0.7 clinical practice with a 0.3 administrative leadership role, supporting quality improvement, physician mentorship, strategic program development, and clinical excellence across Northbay Health's Heart & Vascular Institute. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery Quality & Outcomes provides comprehensive adult cardiothoracic surgical care while serving as physician leader for NorthBay Health's Cardiac Surgery Quality Program.

Requirements

• Adult cardiothoracic surgery practice serving patients throughout Solano and Napa Counties.
• 1.0 FTE position consisting of 0.7 Clinical FTE and 0.3 Medical Director FTE.
• Comprehensive adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice with an emphasis on complex cardiac procedures.
• Opportunity to perform advanced mitral valve repair, reconstructive valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, thoracic aortic surgery, and additional cardiac and thoracic procedures consistent with training and experience.
• Active participation in a multidisciplinary Heart & Vascular Institute and Structural Heart Program.
• Shared cardiothoracic surgery call responsibilities.
• Physician leadership role focused on quality improvement, STS registry performance, physician mentorship, and cardiovascular program development.
• Combination of inpatient, outpatient, operative, and physician leadership responsibilities.
• Monday-Friday with shared cardiothoracic surgery call responsibilities.
• Varies based on operative schedule, inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, and surgical consultations.
• Dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms
• Hybrid operating suite
• Structural Heart Program
• Cardiac CT and advanced echocardiography support
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Dedicated cardiac anesthesia and perfusion teams
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• Multidisciplinary Heart & Vascular Institute
• Participation in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Registry and national cardiovascular quality initiatives
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including: Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Vascular surgeons, Cardiac anesthesiologists, Intensivists, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), Perfusionists, Rehabilitation specialists, Quality leadership
• Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced mitral valve repair and reconstructive valve surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, and other complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.
• Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, thoracic aortic surgery, and other advanced cardiac surgical procedures.
• Perform thoracic surgical procedures involving benign and malignant diseases of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and esophagus, consistent with training and experience.
• Collaborate with cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, pulmonology, oncology, gastroenterology, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care teams to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Participate in Structural Heart and multidisciplinary Heart Team conferences.
• Provide inpatient consultation, postoperative management, and outpatient follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, operative planning, and postoperative recovery.
• Lead the Cardiac Surgery Quality Program, including STS registry performance review and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality meetings, including morbidity and mortality conferences.
• Partner with physician, nursing, anesthesia, perfusion, rehabilitation, and quality teams to optimize cardiovascular outcomes.
• Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, and public reporting initiatives.
• Mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Heart & Vascular leadership on strategic planning, physician integration, and regional cardiovascular program development.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, disability, and long-term care coverage
• paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
• a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• education reimbursement for eligible roles
• professional development and training programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• wellness programs
• recognition programs
• shift differentials
• market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed