Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Malpractice coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking an experienced, full-time Cardiothoracic Surgeon to lead and grow the hospital's cardiothoracic surgery program. The role blends high‑volume clinical practice with academic involvement and program development, including serving as core faculty for the Thoracic Surgery Fellowship within the Gulf Coast Division.

Responsibilities include leading the clinical service, performing cardiac and thoracic procedures (including robotic thoracic surgery),

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license or eligible.
• Proven experience handling complex cardiac and thoracic cases independently.
• Robotic thoracic procedures experience preferred.
• Commitment to surgical education and mentorship.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities to support program growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical cardiothoracic surgery services in the local community.
• Perform a full spectrum of cardiac and thoracic procedures.
• Utilize robotic-assisted thoracic surgery technologies.
• Manage high-acuity and complex cases independently.
• Serve as core faculty for the Thoracic Surgery Fellowship program; mentor fellows.
• Collaborate with cardiology, emergency medicine, and critical care teams.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery

Leadership

Program development

Mentorship

Education

Texas medical license

Tools

da Vinci Robotic System

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking an experienced, full-time Cardiothoracic Surgeon to lead and grow cardiothoracic surgery services at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled surgeon with a demonstrated history of performing complex thoracic surgical procedures, including thoracic oncology, as well as experience managing complex cardiac surgical cases. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the hospitals cardiothoracic surgery program, advancing clinical excellence, and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the surgeon will serve as core faculty for the existing Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program within the Gulf Coast Division, contributing to the education, training, and mentorship of future thoracic surgeons. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine a robust clinical practice with academic involvement and program development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary face and clinical leader of cardiothoracic surgery services in the local community.
• Perform a full spectrum of both cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Utilize advanced surgical technology, including robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.
• Manage high-acuity and complex cardiothoracic cases independently.
• Serve as core faculty for the established Thoracic Surgery Fellowship program, providing clinical instruction, operative teaching, mentorship, and evaluation of fellows.
• Collaborate closely with cardiology, emergency medicine, and critical care teams.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certification / Eligibility: Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon or board-eligible cardiothoracic surgery fellow.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Texas medical license in good standing (or eligible to obtain).
• Experience: Proven track record handling complex cardiac and thoracic cases independently.
• Preferred Skills: Strong background and practical experience in robotic thoracic procedures.
• Academic Interest: Demonstrated commitment to surgical education and mentorship, with enthusiasm for serving as core faculty in an established Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program.
• Leadership: Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and leadership skills, with the ability to support clinical program growth and multidisciplinary care delivery.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive employment agreement via HCA Healthcares Physician Services.
• Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Additional Perks: Short- and long-term disability, malpractice coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan.

About the Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is a 163-bed general acute care hospital operating as a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. Founded in 2006 by local physicians along the 290 corridor, the facility was designed to blend sophisticated, state-of-the-art medical technology with an upscale, 5-star hotel-like ambiance.
Today, the hospital features a medical staff of over 650 physicians and 1,200 colleagues. It is equipped with advanced clinical infrastructure, including two xi da Vinci surgical robots and a brand-new, 31-bed Medical-Surgical Unit housed inside the recently completed 100M North Patient Tower. Dedicated to clinical excellence, the hospital is certified by DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, operates an accredited Chest Pain Center, and has been recognized as a Bariatric Center of Excellence