Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Medical City Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Methodist Heart Hospital in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing program within Methodist Healthcare System. You will perform a broad range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and mentor residents and fellows while advancing the service line.

Ideal candidates will have leadership interest, a commitment to clinical excellence, and a passion for patient-centered care in a nationally

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experience with routine and complex coronary surgery, valve repair/replacement, and structural heart procedures.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures as part of a high-volume team.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists, and advanced practice providers.
• Mentor residents and fellows and contribute to program development and quality initiatives.
• Participate in research and educational activities.

Skills

Coronary surgery

Valve repair

Structural heart

Job description

Methodist Healthcare System, the largest healthcare provider in South Texas, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a highly respected and growing cardiothoracic program in San Antonio, Texas.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, high-volume surgical team with access to advanced technology, a robust referral network, and one of the most comprehensive heart and vascular programs in the region. We welcome both experienced surgeons and new fellowship graduates who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and growing their careers within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Position Highlights

Join an established and highly regarded cardiothoracic surgery practice with significant regional market presence

Perform a broad spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Aortic surgery
• Thoracic oncology procedures

Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and surgical specialists

Participate in program development, quality initiatives, clinical research, and educational activities

Opportunity to mentor residents and fellows while contributing to the continued growth of the service line

Primarily practice at one Methodist Healthcare hospital location

Call expectations:

• 1:5 weekend call rotation
• 1:7 weekday call rotation

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure

Experience in routine and complex coronary surgery, valve repair/replacement, and structural heart procedures preferred

Experience with thoracic surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery is welcomed but not required

Strong commitment to clinical excellence, teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care

New fellowship graduates are encouraged to apply and will be fully considered

Experienced candidates seeking leadership, program development, or mentorship opportunities are also encouraged to apply

Incentive and Benefits Package

Employed position with Methodist Healthcare System

Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives

Relocation assistance available

Opportunity to practice within a rapidly growing cardiovascular service line

Why Methodist Heart?

Methodist Heart Hospital is recognized as one of the premier cardiovascular destinations in Texas and provides access to cutting-edge treatments and advanced surgical care.

Program Highlights

• Performs more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio
• Largest Heart Transplant Program in South Texas with more than 500 transplants performed
• South Texas' only Comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm Program
• More than 2,000 TAVR procedures completed, with approximately 400 performed annually
• Established Lung Transplant Program
• More than 150 ECMO cases annually
• More than 1,600 open-heart surgeries performed each year
• Advanced VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery program
• 25 catheterization laboratories across the system
• Five accredited Chest Pain Centers
• Two Heart Failure Clinics

About Methodist Healthcare System

Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of healthcare services in South and Central Texas, encompassing 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals, and serving more than 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually. The organization is committed to delivering exceptional care through innovation, physician partnership, and investment in advanced healthcare services.

Live and Work in San Antonio

San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life with the advantages of a major metropolitan area and the warmth of a welcoming community. Physicians enjoy:

• No state income tax
• Affordable cost of living
• Highly rated public and private schools
• Diverse neighborhoods and housing options
• Rich cultural heritage and vibrant culinary scene
• Outdoor recreation, professional sports, and year-round activities
• Easy access to Austin, Houston, the Texas Hill Country, and Gulf Coast destinations