Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

HCA Houston Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare West in West Houston is seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon for an employment opportunity to support patient needs in the market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and serve as the face of cardiothoracic surgery, including robotic thoracic procedures.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible, capable of performing complex cardiac and thoracic cases, and hold or be eligible for a Texas medical license.

Qualifications

• Must be a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, or board eligible cardiothoracic surgery fellow.
• Capable of performing both cardiac and thoracic procedures.
• Robotics experience in thoracic procedures strongly preferred.
• Must be able to obtain or maintain Texas license in good standing.

Skills

Robotics experience

Education

Board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon or Board-eligible Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow

Tools

Robotics systems

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to recruit a cardiothoracic surgeon for an employment opportunity to help service patient needs in West Houston. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field and serve as the face of cardiothoracic surgery in the market, and be skilled in robotic thoracic surgery in addition to being a cardiac surgeon.

Specialization

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Qualified Candidates

• Must be a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, or board eligible cardiothoracic surgery fellow.
• Both cardiac and thoracic procedures are available.
• Robotics experience in thoracic procedures is strongly preferred.
• The incoming surgeon must be capable of doing complex cases in independent setting.
• Physician must be able to obtain or maintain an active Texas license in good standing.

Incentives/Benefits

• HCA Healthcare's Physician Services employment agreement will offer a competitive employment salary.
• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, malpractice coverage, paid time off, and 401K.

About the Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service, acute-care hospital equipped with Level IV Trauma Center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), an accredited Chest Pain Center and certifed as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.