University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine Seeks a Cardiovascular Surgeon to Join Our Grow[...]

Hackensack Meridian Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular Surgeon to join their clinical faculty at a leading medical school in East Texas. This full-time position offers the opportunity to perform a high volume of open-heart surgeries and work within a supportive team environment, including nurse practitioners and cardiologists. With a commitment to community-centered healthcare, this role emphasizes advanced surgical techniques and patient-centered care. The position also provides a comprehensive recruitment package, including competitive salary, health benefits, and relocation assistance, making it an attractive opportunity for both experienced and graduating surgeons.

Benefits

Base Salary + wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing assistance

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Surgery required.
• Surgical Fellowship Training is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiovascular surgeries and manage patient care.
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Fellowship Training

Board Certification

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Surgical Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is growing and looking to hire a Cardiovascular Surgeon with the interest and ability to perform cardiovascular surgery, to join our clinical faculty and regional Level 1 Trauma Center.

About this Cardiovascular Surgeon Job Opening:

1. Full-Time Employment (1.0 FTE)
2. Academic, Inpatient/Outpatient
3. Expected Open Heart Cases: 600 per year
4. Join a team of 2 Cardiovascular Surgeons, 4-6 Nurse Practitioners, and support staff
5. 1st Assist for vein harvesting available
6. Level 1 Trauma Center serving the East Texas region
7. On-Site Heart Valve Center (MitraClip, TAVR, valve replacement) with 9 cardiologists
8. Referrals coming from cath lab and valve center
9. EMR: Epic

Minimum Requirements:

• ABS board certification or eligibility as Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Surgical Fellowship Training in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Experienced and graduating Cardiovascular Surgery Physicians are encouraged to apply!

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

- H-1B
- O-1

About Us:

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development.

Construction is underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’s Midtown District, scheduled for completion in fall 2025. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training, and expand the medical education program throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About Your Community:

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024, is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in upper east Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! The community offers family attractions like botanical gardens and a zoo, as well as outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking trails, parks, and lakes such as Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.