Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Orange County Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County, CA based OCTCS is recruiting a cardiothoracic surgeon to join our established and growing practice. We are seeking an early-career cardiac surgeon who is highly motivated, clinically skilled, and committed to exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate surgical dexterity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to collaborate within a well‑established team. OCTCS is the largest private cardiothoracic surgery practice in Orange County with three locations and a

Qualifications

• Early-career cardiothoracic surgeon with strong clinical skills.
• Motivated, patient-focused, and committed to high-quality care.
• Able to collaborate within an established surgical team.

Skills

Surgical dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Orange County Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Inc. (OCTCS)

is recruiting a cardiothoracic surgeon to join our established and growing practice in Orange County, California. We are seeking an early-career cardiac surgeon who is highly motivated, clinically skilled, and committed to providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent surgical dexterity, strong emotional intelligence, and outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a well-established surgical team.

OCTCS is the largest private cardiothoracic surgery practice in Orange County, CA, with 3 main practice locations in North, Mid and South Orange County. Combined, the programs perform approximately 600 open heart surgeries a year. OCTCS currently has 5 surgeons, one of which focuses on advanced thoracic surgery, and four of them focuses on mostly cardiac and some thoracic surgeries. In addition to routine cardiothoracic surgery, OCTCS has the largest practices in minimally invasive valve, atrial fibrillation and aortic surgery in the region. OCTCS also runs three structural heart programs (TAVR, TMVR, & Mitra Clip), an ECMO program, and planning to start an LVAD/mechanical assist device program within a year.

The main qualities OCTCS is looking for in our candidate are:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and maturity


• Strong surgical dexterity and a willingness to learn new procedures


• Team player


• Self-motivated to develop his/her own practice and referral pool

Orange County, CA is a gem located in Southern California in-between Los Angeles and San Diego counties. It is very well known for its excellent climate, clean beaches, and low crime rates. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. With pleasant year-round weather, three universities, Disneyland, Knots Berry Farm, and easy access to outdoor recreation, it is a great place to call home and raise a family. Los Angeles and San Diego are a short one-hour drive away to watch local sports teams, concerts, and other activities unique to large metropolitan areas. Outdoor activities abound with skiing, mountain biking, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, and walking trails at your doorstep.