Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Teaching Clinician

Minority Professional Network, Inc.; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare and Tanner Health System seek a cardiothoracic surgeon based at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. You will provide cardiac and general thoracic surgical care to West Georgia and East Alabama within the Emory–Tanner CTS program.

The role includes operative, perioperative, outpatient care, and participation in shared call and coverage with Emory and Tanner colleagues.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of accredited training in thoracic surgery.
• Board certification or board eligibility in thoracic surgery, subject to Emory and Tanner credentialing requirements.
• Eligibility for a Georgia medical license and medical staff privileges at Tanner Medical Center.
• Clinical experience and technical skills appropriate for cardiac and general thoracic surgery.
• A collaborative approach to patient care and effective communication with patients, colleagues, and referring clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for cardiac and general thoracic surgery, discuss treatment options, and provide preoperative and postoperative care.
• Perform cardiac and general thoracic procedures within the surgeon’s training, privileges, and the clinical capabilities of Tanner Medical Center.
• Manage surgical patients across the operating room, inpatient units, and outpatient setting, including coordination of postoperative critical care with the appropriate teams
• Participate in call and clinical coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery service under the agreed staffing model.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, critical care clinicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other members of the care team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, quality and safety activities, and clinical protocols related to cardiothoracic surgical care.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and support continuity of care with referring physicians and patients.

Skills

Collaborative care

Effective communication

In-person patient care

Education

MD/DO

Thoracic surgery residency/training

Board certification or eligibility in thoracic surgery

Georgia medical license eligibility

Job description

Emory Healthcare and Tanner Health System seek a cardiothoracic surgeon based at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. You will provide cardiac and general thoracic surgical care to West Georgia and East Alabama within the Emory–Tanner CTS program.

The role includes operative, perioperative, outpatient care, and participation in shared call and coverage with Emory and Tanner colleagues.