Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

DescriptionSpecialization:Cardiothoracic SurgeryJob Summary:Methodist Healthcare, the largest provider of cardiovascular services in South Texas, is recruiting a cardiothoracic surgeon to join an established practice and growing program in San Antonio, Texas.Qualified Candidates:Board certified or board eligibleEligible for an unrestricted medical licensure in Texas requiredMinimum of 5 years of experience preferred, candidates with less experience will be considered and encouraged to applyExperience in routine and complex coronary work, valve repair/replacement and transcatheter valve proceduresExperience and comfort level with aortic disease, to include open and endovascular aortic proceduresExperience in routine thoracic and minimally invasive lung surgeryKnowledge and experience with advanced technologies to reduce the invasiveness of thoracic and cardiovascular proceduresSuperb communication skills, a track record of leadership, and a passion for program development and collaborationPosition Details & Incentive/Benefits Package:Ability to primarily focus practice at one of our Methodist Healthcare hospitalsCall required, expected rotation: 1:5 weekend call; 1:7 weekday callSupports 3 cardiology practices with over 150 physiciansOpportunity to join an established and respected practice, formed in 1997Mentorship available from senior physiciansEmployed position with competitive compensationComprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverageRelocation assistancePaid malpracticeAbout Methodist Heart and the Methodist Healthcare System:Methodist Heart Hospital consistently performs more open heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio, making it the busiest program in the regionLargest Heart Transplant program in South Texas, saving over 500 livesSouth Texas’ only comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm ProgramOver 2,000 TAVR procedures performed; 400 annuallyEstablished lung transplant program in 2021Over 150 ECMOs annuallyOver 1600 open heart surgeries each yearPrograms include VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung nodule program25 cath labsFive accredited chest pain centersTwo heart failure clinicsMethodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annuallySan Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07