Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in Visalia, CA

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Build, Lead, and Innovate in a High Impact Program

About the Opportunity

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery group with 3 experienced surgeons who bring more than 30 years of combined experience in the community. You will help expand a high performing cardiac program that continues to invest in advanced technology and innovation.

You will practice in an environment where volume, infrastructure, and clinical support are already in place, giving you immediate momentum and long-term growth potential.

What sets this opportunity apart

• Robust cardiac program with ECMO and Impella capabilities
• Strong surgical volume with 267 STS heart cases and 100 thoracic cases annually
• Structural heart including TAVR and mitra-clip
• Shared call of 1 in 3 with collegial and experienced partners. Mentorship available to new graduates.
• Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team with TEE expertise
• Experienced perfusionists and highly skilled surgical support staff
• Advanced techniques including endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting

State of the art facilities

• 2 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms
• 1 hybrid suite and one vascular suite
• 5 cardiac catheterization labs
• 20 bed CVICU and step-down unit
• 24 bed telemetry unit with additional fast track cardiac surgical unit opening soon
• 24/7 intensivist coverage

Built in referral network

• 17 referring cardiologists
• More than one thousand PCIs performed annually
• Service area of over six hundred thousand across two counties
• Only cardiac surgery program in the region

Hospital excellence

• More than five hundred eighty bed Level III Trauma Center
• Top five percent nationwide for cardiac surgery by Healthgrades
• Recognized by U.S. News and World Report in the top fourteen percent nationally
• Financially strong with Moodys A3 rating
• Joint Commission certified
• More than one hundred thousand emergency visits annually with streamlined MI protocols

About Us | Kaweah Health Medical Center

At Kaweah Health Medical Center, you will find the largest healthcare system in Tulare County and the only hospital serving Visalia. This creates a unique opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact.

Highlights

• 613 licensed beds across an 8-campus system
• Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 74 bed emergency department with more than 95,000 annual visits
• 5,000 deliveries annually with NICU support via Valley Children's Hospital
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute

You will serve a large, diverse, and often underserved population, making your work both impactful and rewarding.

Living in Visalia, California

Located in Visalia, this community offers a rare combination of affordability, lifestyle, and access to world class destinations.

Why physicians love living here

• Gateway to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park
• Easy access to San Francisco and Los Angeles
• Close to coastal destinations such as Pismo Beach, Monterey, and Morro Bay
• Near outdoor destinations including Yosemite National Park
• Affordable housing compared to much of California
• Short commutes and a family friendly environment
• Vibrant downtown with dining, shopping, and entertainment

Visalia blends small town charm with high impact medical opportunity.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan forgiveness options
• Full benefits and malpractice coverage
• On site childcare program exclusive to Kaweah Health
• Access to academic collaborations and specialty partnerships

Academic and Professional Growth

Kaweah Health supports continued development through partnerships and training opportunities, including 6 residency programs in anesthesiology, family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, general surgery, and transitional year.

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery
• Eligible for or active California medical license
• Commitment to program growth and clinical excellence
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Visa sponsorship is not available. 

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into immediate volume, help expand a high performing cardiac program, work within strong infrastructure, and build your legacy in a growing regional center.

At Kaweah Health, you are not just joining a program. You are helping define its future.