Lead Cardiac Surgeon - High-Volume, Collaborative Team

Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 786,000 - 1,032,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement plans

Professional liability coverage

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing, high-performing cardiac program in California. The role involves performing cardiac surgery cases, collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

Physicians in this program benefit from 4 dedicated cardiac ORs, 24/7 CTICU coverage, and a comprehensive compensation/benefits package with relocation support

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility required in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experience in a high-volume cardiac program advantageous.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac surgery cases per schedule, typically 2 per day on 3–4 days/week.
• Collaborate with dedicated cardiac anesthesia and nursing teams.
• Contribute to outstanding patient outcomes and program growth.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing, high-performing cardiac program in California. The role involves performing cardiac surgery cases, collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contributing to outstanding patient outcomes.

Physicians in this program benefit from 4 dedicated cardiac ORs, 24/7 CTICU coverage, and a comprehensive compensation/benefits package with relocation support