Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Full-Time

The Staff Pad; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking a patient-centered Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical and consultative care for cardiac and thoracic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. Join a collaborative team in Ft. Worth, TX, with a schedule of full-time employment.

Responsibilities include performing a broad range of procedures, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families to support optimal outcomes and recovery.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of residency and/or fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations and coordinate care.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support accurate diagnoses.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including surgical procedures.
• Review medical records and educate patients and families on options and recovery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and referrals for continuity of treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents and support staff to deliver patient-centered care.
• Follow clinical guidelines and hospital standards to promote safety.
• Participate in academic, educational and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with patients, colleagues and community partners to enhance care.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support community health initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

MD or DO from accredited medical school

Job description

Fort Worth, United States | Posted on 10/15/2026

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed healthcare organization in Ft. Worth, TX and we are looking to hire an patient-centered and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical and consultative care for patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.

In this role, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical care, assess patient needs, develop individualized treatment plans, perform specialized procedures, coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, and educate patients and families to support optimal outcomes and recovery.

Schedule: Full-Time

About The Opportunity

• Join a collaborative team of two full-time cardiothoracic surgeons providing comprehensive surgical care
• Perform a broad range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, including:
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Complex valvular and aortic surgery
• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Robotic thoracic surgery
• Work alongside a dedicated cardiac surgery OR team, fellowship-trained and board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, and a full-time physician assistant (PA) team
• Explore an opportunity suited to both graduating cardiothoracic surgery fellows and experienced surgeons

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, perform physical examinations, diagnose conditions, and assess overall health needs
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including surgical procedures as appropriate to the role
• Review medical records, manage patient care, and provide education to patients and families on treatment options, prescribed therapies, and post-operative recovery
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and make appropriate referrals to ensure continuity of treatment
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, clinical teams, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
• Follow established clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices, and hospital standards to promote patient safety and positive clinical outcomes
• Participate in academic, educational, research, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives
• Build effective relationships with patients, colleagues, community partners, vendors, and other stakeholders to enhance patient care and satisfaction
• Serve as a clinical resource and support community health initiatives
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Required Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of residency and/or fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery

Required Licensure and Certification

• Current, unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery