Cardiothoracic Surgeon — Innovative, Collaborative Bay Area

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Malpractice tail coverage

CME allowance

Relocation assistance

EPIC EMR access

Teaching and mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group in San Francisco, CA invites a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding program. The role offers collaboration with cardiology, subspecialists, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced surgical care for complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.

We welcome experienced surgeons and fellows, emphasizing clinical excellence, teamwork, and growth within a regional program that improves access to high-quality cardiovascular care

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship training, or current enrollment with anticipated completion prior to start date.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery; current Board Certification preferred.
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure.
• Current DEA registration.
• Expertise in adult cardiac surgery (coronary, valvular, aortic).
• Expertise in thoracic surgery (lung resection, general thoracic).
• New graduates and fellows encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Epic or similar EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform a broad range of cardiac and thoracic procedures, including elective and urgent interventions.
• Evaluate and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular disease, thoracic aortic disease, cardiac tumors, thoracic malignancies, and other complex conditions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and intensivists to develop treatment plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic case conferences and quality initiatives.
• Provide preoperative consultation, perioperative management, and postoperative follow-up care.
• Support development and growth of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services throughout the region.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and optimize outcomes.
• Participate in call coverage and emergent surgical care as part of a collaborative surgical team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and program development initiatives.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the Epic electronic health record.
• Work within a highly collaborative program focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Quality and safety focus

Patient-centered care

Clinical excellence

EHR experience

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery

Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure

Current DEA registration

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Sutter West Bay Medical Group in San Francisco, CA invites a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding program. The role offers collaboration with cardiology, subspecialists, and a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced surgical care for complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.

We welcome experienced surgeons and fellows, emphasizing clinical excellence, teamwork, and growth within a regional program that improves access to high-quality cardiovascular care