Cardiothoracic Surgeon for Jacksonville, FL

Palm Careers

Gainesville, FLORIDA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Gainesville, FLORIDA
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Opportunity: Permanent Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgeon


Palm Health Resources is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a well-established and growing surgical program. This is a permanent opportunity offering strong guaranteed compensation, excellent support infrastructure, and a clear pathway to partnership.


Job Details

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Northern Florida

Experience Required: 10+ years post-fellowship

Clinical Focus: Full-spectrum adult cardiac surgery required; thoracic surgery required. Vascular experience welcomed but not required.

Schedule & Call

  • Call: 1 in 3 rotations
  • Call coverage limited to a single hospital
  • Balanced surgical, inpatient, and perioperative responsibilities

Partnership Track

  • Eligible for partnership after 3 years
  • Long-term stability with structured progression into ownership role

Support & Resources

  • Dedicated full-time Physician Assistant supporting:
    • Clinic operations
    • Inpatient rounding
    • Surgical assist
    • Administrative and clinical workflow
  • Strong hospital and OR support team
  • Streamlined perioperative infrastructure to support high-acuity cardiac care

Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Year 1: 30 days
  • Year 2: 32 days
  • Year 3 and beyond: 35 days
  • PTO caps at 35 days even after partnership

Why This Opportunity?

  • High-acuity, high-volume cardiac surgery practice in a stable setting
  • Strong guaranteed compensation with predictable earnings trajectory
  • Dedicated APP support to optimize surgical efficiency and reduce administrative burden
  • Single-hospital call structure for improved quality of life
  • Clear, accelerated path to partnership within 3 years
  • Long-term security in a respected cardiovascular program

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