Cardiothoracic Surgeon – San Francisco Bay Area

Sutter West Bay Medical Group; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

Dental & Vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding program in San Francisco, CA. The position offers inpatient and outpatient care across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery.

The ideal candidate collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, has CT surgery training, is eligible for California medical licensure, and is committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and innovation within a growing regional program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship training program, or current enrollment in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship with anticipated completion prior to start date.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery; current Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery preferred.
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure.
• Current DEA registration.
• Expertise or advanced training in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valvular, and aortic procedures.
• Expertise or advanced training in thoracic surgery, including lung resection and general thoracic procedures.
• New graduates and fellows are 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 electronic health record systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform a broad range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including elective and urgent interventions.
• Evaluate and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, cardiac tumors, thoracic malignancies, and other complex cardiothoracic conditions.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and intensivists to develop individualized 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, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Communication

EHR/EMR experience

Education

MD or DO degree

CT surgery residency/fellowship

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery

California medical licensure eligibility

DEA registration

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Sutter West Bay Medical Group seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding program in San Francisco, CA. The position offers inpatient and outpatient care across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery.

The ideal candidate collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, has CT surgery training, is eligible for California medical licensure, and is committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and innovation within a growing regional program.