Clinical Associate Staff Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

CHSS Congenital Heart Surgeons Society Banner Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 103,615 - 126,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Professional development resources

Job summary

CHSS Congenital Heart Surgeons Society Banner Health in Cleveland is offering a Clinical Associate Staff Surgeon role focused on pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery. This position includes daily operations, active participation in cardiac surgical conferences, and management of complex cases. The salary is $115,128 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and professional development resources. Candidates are required to have prior experience in congenital cardiac surgery and qualify for an Ohio medical license.

Qualifications

• Completion of Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency, 4+3 Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency, or equivalent.
• Prior clinical experience in pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery.
• Must qualify for a full Ohio medical license.

Responsibilities

• Daily operating with multiple congenital cardiac surgeons.
• Participation in surgical patient conferences and research meetings.
• Daily pediatric cardiac intensive care unit rounds.

Skills

Clinical experience in pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery

Participation in surgical patient conferences

Teaching experience in residency and fellowship programs

Education

Completion of Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Cleveland Clinic's renowned Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is pleased to offer a clinical associate staff surgeon role in pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery at a high-volume congenital cardiac surgery program. This program offers an exceptional opportunity for qualified candidates to participate daily in the full spectrum of congenital cardiac surgical care from infancy through adulthood and work alongside a large team of experienced pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgeons.

Program Highlights

• High-volume neonatal surgical program
• Biventricular repair program
• Pediatric and adult congenital mechanical circulatory support program
• Pediatric and adult congenital heart transplant program
• High-volume of complex adult congenital surgical cases
• Aortic valve repair program
• Cardiac ECMO program

Work Environment

• Collegial, high-volume, and innovation-driven culture
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Dedicated pediatric cardiac intensive care unit coverage with 24/7 in-house pediatric cardiac intensivist coverage
• Exposure to some of the most complex and rewarding congenital cardiac surgical cases

Clinical Responsibilities

• Daily operating with multiple colleague congenital cardiac surgeons
• Participation in weekly congenital cardiac surgical patient conferences and congenital cardiac surgery research meetings
• Daily pediatric cardiac intensive care unit rounds and bedside management
• Active participation in candidate evaluation and selection for pediatric and adult congenital transplantation
• Pediatric cardiac ECMO coverage
• Perioperative care of transplant and mechanical circulatory support patients
• Teaching as part of the CCF ACGME‑accredited integrated thoracic surgery residency and congenital cardiac surgery fellowship training programs

Eligibility Requirements

Completion of one of the following:

• Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency
• 4+3 Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency
• Traditional Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship (2 or 3 years)
• Graduation from a Canadian-accredited Cardiac Surgery Residency

Plus: Prior clinical experience in pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery. Must qualify for a full Ohio medical license.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $115,128/year (100% FTE), aligned with academic clinical associate benchmarks.

Comprehensive Cleveland Clinic benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and savings plans
• Professional development resources

This described salary range reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full‑time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinic’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer – Min/Fem/Disability/Vet. Smoke/drug free environment.

Job Title: Clinical Associate Staff Congenital Cardiac Surgeon

Location: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

Date Available: Immediately