Surgery - Thoracic Physician

HCA Healthcare; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a cardiothoracic surgeon to join a collaborative team. The role involves performing complex cardiac and thoracic surgeries, with mentorship from an experienced surgeon. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Malpractice Coverage

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Experience in performing complex cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Join an experienced team in performing cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Mentorship opportunity available.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Robotics

Education

Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Active Texas Medical License

Job description

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking to recruit a cardiothoracic surgeon for an employment opportunity in the Texas Gulf Coast community of Corpus Christi. The new recruit will join an experienced and collaborative team with a cardiothoracic surgeon eager to mentor a new colleague.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon or a board-eligible cardiothoracic surgery fellow.
• Procedures include both cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Robotics experience in thoracic procedures is preferred.
• The surgeon must be capable of performing complex cases independently.
• Must hold or be able to obtain an active Texas medical license in good standing.

Incentives/Benefits:

• Competitive salary through HCA Healthcare's Physician Services employment agreement.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, malpractice coverage, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

About the Opportunity/Hospital:

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 4-hospital system licensed for 631 beds, currently operating with 421 beds. It is a regional, acute-care center committed to high-quality patient care, offering services such as Level IV trauma, Women’s Services, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Neurosurgery, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Urology, Med-Surg, and three DaVinci robotic systems. The hospital serves over 500,000 residents within an hour’s drive, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care.

CCMC has a strong Graduate Medical Education (GME) presence, including an Internal Medicine residency program and fellowships in Cardiology, Dermatology, and Pulmonary, led by a full-time Director of Academic Medicine.

Our network of specialized heart care includes:

• Cardiac rehabilitation programs
• State-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs
• Electrophysiology programs
• Advanced surgical suites

Supported by HCA Healthcare, a global, patient-focused organization, our physicians benefit from access to a nationwide network of healthcare experts and researchers. This enables us to:

• Utilize data from millions of patient encounters to guide evidence-based treatment
• Share best practices across facilities
• Provide timely, high-quality care tailored to patient needs