Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Cardiovascular Surgery Opportunity: Corpus Christi, TX Benefits

• Competitive salary guarantee
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Time away from practice
• No state income tax
Qualifications
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Unrestricted Texas medical license, or eligibility for Texas licensure
Position Details
• Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the practice.
• Join an expanding team at the region's tertiary care center with a Chest Pain Accredited cardiovascular program
• Multispecialty group with 75+ primary care providers and 65+ specialty providers
• Call 1:2 to start
• Scope includes core CV surgery, structural heart, left atrial appendage closure, and EP support
• Opportunity to build and shape the practice, including potential development of a local robotic thoracic program
• Additional program development opportunities in robotic lung and structural heart, based on interest
• More than 550 heart patients currently in the program
• Cardiac first assistants, with an opportunity to transition to a PA/APC model in the OR; APC support for floor rounding and clinics
• Strong internal referral network with a catchment area of 600,000
• Dedicated CVORs and team, CV ICU, and a new hybrid OR
• Single partnership for ICU, hospital medicine, and emergency medicine
• Teaching facility with Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine residency programs
• Perform cardiovascular and structural heart surgery
• Support electrophysiology and left atrial appendage closure procedures
• Help build an integrated cardiovascular surgery delivery network
• Participate in 1:2 call

About Corpus Christi: Located on the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers a vibrant blend of coastal living, outdoor recreation, and a rich cultural scene. With stunning beaches, thriving arts and dining options, and year-round warm weather, it's an ideal place for both relaxation and adventure. Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, exploring nature, or immersing yourself in local festivals, Corpus Christi provides a unique and welcoming environment for both work and play.