Cardiovascular Surgeon

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic affiliation

Teaching opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Chandler Regional Hospital and Medical Center in partnership with Dignity Health seeks a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a robust cardiovascular division. The role offers high surgical volumes, potential clinical leadership, and strong referral networks.

The position includes outpatient and inpatient work, a 5-day week, 1:3 call, and involvement in complex procedures such as CABG, valve repair/replacement, and TAVR in a multidisciplinary heart team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; IMG considered.
• Accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery training.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABTS).
• Arizona state license or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years post-training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-volume cardiothoracic program with clinical leadership opportunities.
• Manage adult cardiac and aortic surgery within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide care in OR and hospital settings; 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5-day week with 1:3 call.
• Collaborate with APPs and hospital leadership to expand services.

Skills

CABG on/off-pump

Complex valve surgery

TAVR within heart team

Aortic surgery

ECMO initiation

Impella 5.0

Trauma cardiac support

Hybrid procedures

Education

MD or DO

Accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery training

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Join the esteemed team at Chandler Regional Hospital and Medical Center at Dignity Health and a member of CommonSpirit Health, as we seek a highly skilled and ambitious Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our thriving Cardiovascular Division.

• This is a robust CommonSpirit Health cardiovascular program with high surgical volumes, strong cardiology alignment, and established market presence. This role is needed because of Program growth and strategic expansion of advanced cardiac and aortic services.
• Growing high-volume surgical program with opportunity for clinical leadership and market development.
• High inpatient and outpatient demand. Outpatient wait time: 2-3 weeks.
• Established referral network of 50+ Cardiologists. Immediate volume available.
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac and aortic surgery.
• Projected Surgical Volume: Current: >500 cases annually; Projected growth: approximately 700 cases.
• Clinical Mix: Outpatient: 60% ; Inpatient: 40% ; Consults: 20-30 per week.
• Typical Weekly Schedule: Clinic: 1 day per week; OR / Hospital: 4 days per week; Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 5-day workweek; Weekend coverage rotated among surgeons.
• Procedures: CABG; Complex valve repair and replacement; TAVR (multidisciplinary structural heart program); Open and complex aortic surgery (root, ascending, arch, dissections); ECMO cannulation and management; Advanced mechanical circulatory support.
• Call Structure: 1:3 call rotation (every third day and weekend).

What we offer:

• Compensation structure (base + productivity + quality incentives) TBD
• Academic affiliation or teaching expectations Creighton University Affiliation
• Participation in STS registry / quality programs - Yes
• Dedicated APP support model - Yes
• ICU model (closed vs open) - Closed
• Hybrid OR availability - Yes

Job Requirements

Required

• Training: MD or DO (IMG considered)
• Residency/Fellowship: Accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery training
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABTS)
• State License: Arizona (or ability to obtain)
• Experience Level: Minimum 5 years post-training preferred

Required Technical Skills: Broad adult cardiothoracic expertise including:

• CABG (on- and off-pump)
• Complex valvular surgery (repair and replacement)
• TAVR participation within heart team model
• Aortic surgery (ascending, arch, root replacement, acute dissection management)
• ECMO (initiation) and partner in management
• Impella 5.0 and advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Trauma-related cardiac support
• Hybrid procedures and multidisciplinary structural heart collaboration welcomed

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

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