Assistant Surgeon for Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, No Primary Surgical Duties, Shared Call

Ctsnet, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ctsnet, Inc. is seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery located at Scripps Health in La Jolla, California. This position exclusively focuses on first assisting during intraoperative procedures to support the primary attending surgeon.

Key responsibilities include being the primary surgical assistant for cardiac procedures, complying with surgical team regulations, and participating in call coverage for emergencies and weekend cases. Candidates must have an unrestricted medical license and the ability to maintain clinical privileges.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Medical License to practice in California.
• Ability to maintain active surgical assisting clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary surgical first assistant for adult cardiac procedures.
• Fulfill surgical team compliance requirements.
• Participate in call coverage for emergencies and weekend cases.

Skills

Surgical First Assistance

Compliance with Regulations

Emergency Response

Education

Degree from accredited Medical School (MD/DO)

Job description

Seeking an experienced surgeon (MD/DO) for an Assistant Only role in adult cardiac surgery. This position focuses exclusively on intraoperative first assisting. The role supports the primary attending surgeon to ensure safe, highly regulated extracorporeal bypass and open-heart procedures. The position is located in La Jolla, California at Scripps Health.

Key Responsibilities

• First Assistant in Surgery: Act as the primary surgical first assistant for adult cardiac procedures, including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aortic surgeries, and off-pump procedures.
• Team Compliance: Fulfill surgical team composition requirements as mandated by California Code of Regulations Title 22, §70435.
• Call Coverage: Participate in a structured call schedule to support emergencies, after-hours, and weekend adult cardiac cases.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited Medical School (MD or DO).
• Licensure: Unrestricted Medical License to practice in the State of California, issued by the Medical Board of California.
• Credentialing: Must be able to obtain and maintain active surgical assisting clinical privileges at the affiliated facility.