Surgery - Thoracic Physician

TidalHealth; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a high-volume surgical practice in Salisbury, Maryland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in both cardiac and thoracic procedures, supported by cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team environment. With a commitment to high standards of care, you'll be part of a practice that values both new graduates and experienced professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant community that offers a low cost of living and abundant recreational activities. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare including vision and dental

Retirement plans

CME allowances

Malpractice insurance

Six weeks of vacation annually

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Prepared to train new graduates or collaborate with experienced surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and advanced practice providers.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Advanced Practice Provider Collaboration

Atrial Fibrillation Procedures

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

DaVinci Robotic System

Job description

Tidal Health Peninsula Regional, located in Salisbury, Maryland, is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our surgical practice. We welcome both new graduates eager to learn and experienced surgeons looking to collaborate with our team, which has been providing high standards of cardiac, structural heart, and thoracic surgery to this community for over 50 years.

Practice Summary

• High-volume sharing team with approximately 80% cardiac and 20% thoracic cases.
• 400-500 cardiac cases annually, including TAVR; approximately 100 robotic lobectomies per year.
• Current team includes three surgeons, with one relocating.
• Supported by 8 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in both office and OR settings.
• Utilizes advanced cardiothoracic technology, including minimally invasive DaVinci robotic thoracic procedures, Convergent procedures for atrial fibrillation, surgeon-led TAVR, and mitral clip programs.
• Dedicated cardiothoracic OR rooms supported by a specialized OR team and cardiac anesthesiologists.
• One clinic day per week, with occasional rotations to multidisciplinary thoracic oncology and structural heart clinics.
• Call responsibilities every 3rd to 4th night and on weekends.
• Single hospital-based practice setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• We are prepared to train and develop a new graduate or collaborate with an experienced surgeon to further develop their practice.

Compensation

• Competitive salary not based on RVUs, with bonus potential.
• Comprehensive healthcare including vision and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans, pension, CME allowances, malpractice insurance.
• Six weeks of vacation annually.

About TidalHealth

Anchored by two award-winning hospitals—TidalHealth Peninsula Regional and TidalHealth Nanticoke—TidalHealth has expanded to over 40 ambulatory locations across Maryland and Delaware.

• TidalHealth Peninsula Regional is the region’s largest Level III trauma hospital, featuring modern facilities like the DaVinci robot and a hybrid neurosurgery operating room. It was named a 250 Best Hospital nationwide by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by CMS.
• TidalHealth Nanticoke is a 99-bed community hospital recognized for safety, receiving the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award.

About Salisbury, MD

Salisbury offers family-friendly neighborhoods with a low, coastal cost of living. Recreational activities abound—from boating, wakeboarding, golfing, biking, to relaxing by the river or ocean with a good book. The city is home to the Delmarva Shorebirds, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles. Families can enjoy walks around the boardwalk, often catching a foul ball at the ballpark.

The scenic Wicomico River runs through downtown Salisbury, offering outdoor dining and festivals. Nearby beaches host summer events with renowned musicians. The region is vibrant in summer, with local seafood, farm-fresh produce, quaint downtowns, and waterfront dining. Come explore what Salisbury has to offer!