Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon

Women’s Vascular Summit; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,587 - 365,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

CME support

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

VHC Health in Arlington, VA, seeks a Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon to provide on-call, weeknight and weekend coverage. The role focuses on urgent and emergent cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures with a patient‑centered approach.

The ideal candidate is board eligible or board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery, holds an MD or DO, and is licensed or eligible for Virginia; EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is required.
• Virginia license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery with fellowship training.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• EPIC EMR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call, as-needed coverage for CVT surgery services.
• Manage inpatient cases with focus on post-operative care.
• Perform cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including urgent/emergent cases.
• Maintain a high standard of care in all interactions and procedures.
• Collaborate with mid-level providers for patient care support.

Skills

On-call coverage

Emergency surgery

Post-operative care

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency

Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Virginia state license or eligibility

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Title: Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgeon

Schedule: PRN - weekday or weekend call coverage (Friday 5pm-Monday 7am)

Location: Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call, as-needed coverage for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery services at VHC, Inpatient and ER.
• Manage a limited number of inpatient cases, with a focus on post-operative care and management
• Perform both cardiac and thoracic surgeries as needed, with an emphasis on urgent or emergent procedures
• Maintain a high standard of care and quality in all patient interactions and procedures
• Work collaboratively with mid-level providers for patient care support

Minimum Requirements

• MD or DO
• Currently licensed or able to obtain the license in Virginia
• Successful completion of residency program in Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship training in Cardio or Thoracic Surgery
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Training and familiarity in the use of EPIC (EMR) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

VHC Health offers a highly competitive compensation package including a sign-on bonus, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, retirement plans, CME support, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

Compensation Range: $120.20/hr - $265.50/hr

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position - whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace.The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.