Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon to provide advanced care in a community hospital setting. The role involves performing complex open and minimally invasive procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, and delivering safe, evidence-based treatment in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes perioperative management, patient-centered care, and active participation in quality improvement and teaching

Qualifications

• Expertise in cardiothoracic surgery and advanced procedural care.
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and perioperative management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiothoracic surgeries (open and minimally invasive).
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and other studies to guide clinical decisions.
• Manage patients before and after surgery, including perioperative care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Support clinical teaching and mentorship.
• Share call responsibilities as part of the surgical team.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Diagnostic reasoning

Perioperative management

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Provide advanced surgical care for patients with heart, lung, and thoracic conditions in a community hospital setting. Perform complex open and minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures, interpret diagnostic studies, and deliver safe, evidence-based treatment in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex cardiothoracic surgeries (open and minimally invasive)
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and other studies to guide clinical decisions
• Manage patients before and after surgery, including perioperative care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to optimize outcomes
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
• Support clinical teaching and mentorship
• Share call responsibilities as part of the surgical team

Qualifications & Skills

• Expertise in cardiothoracic surgery and advanced procedural care
• Strong diagnostic reasoning and perioperative management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, patient-focused environment
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and compassionate care