Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

HCA Healthcare

San Antonio, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Best Practices, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization Laboratory, Clinical Research, Congestive Heart Failure, Cross-Functional, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Invasive Cardiology, Maintain Compliance, Market Share, Mentoring, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Technical Support, Thoracic Surgery
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare System, the largest and most trusted healthcare provider in South Texas, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing team in San Antonio, TX. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a high-volume, collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies and multidisciplinary support.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in cardiothoracic surgery, with expertise in adult cardiac procedures and thoracic surgery. We are looking for a surgeon who is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care.

Position Details:
 
  • Perform a full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery, and thoracic oncology
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including cardiologists, pulmonologists, intensivists, and advanced practice providers
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and educational activities
  • Contribute to program development and strategic growth of the cardiothoracic service line
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and best practices in surgical care
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to residents and fellows, if applicable
  • Call required, expected rotation: 1:5 weekend call; 1:7 weekday call
  • Ability to primarily focus practice at one of our Methodist Healthcare hospitals

Qualifications:
  • Board certified or board eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical licensure in Texas required
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience preferred, candidates with less experience will be considered and encouraged to apply
  • Experience in routine and complex coronary work, valve repair/replacement and transcatheter valve procedures
  • Experience in routine thoracic and minimally invasive lung surgery is preferred but not required
  • Experience with minimally invasive cardiology surgery is preferred but not required
  • Looking for a candidate to complement an established team with substantial regional market share in all areas of cardiothoracic surgery

Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Opportunity to join an established and respected practice, formed in 1997
  • Employed position with competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid malpractice

About Methodist Heart and the Methodist Healthcare System:
  • Methodist Heart Hospital consistently performs more open heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio, making it the busiest program in the region
  • Largest Heart Transplant program in South Texas, saving over 500 lives
  • South Texas’ only comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm Program
  • Over 2,000 TAVR procedures performed; 400 annually
  • Established lung transplant program in 2021
  • Over 150 ECMOs annually
  • Over 1600 open heart surgeries each year
  • Programs include VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung nodule program
  • 25 cath labs
  • Five accredited chest pain centers
  • Two heart failure clinics
  • Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually

San Antonio, Texas—a city known for its dynamic growth, cultural richness, and exceptional quality of life. San Antonio offers a wide array of amenities including top-tier healthcare, diverse housing options, excellent schools, and renowned attractions such as the River Walk and historic missions. With a low cost of living compared to other major U.S. cities and a steadily growing population, the city provides an ideal environment for both personal and professional development. Employees enjoy access to a thriving job market, a vibrant arts and culinary scene, and a welcoming community that makes settling in seamless and rewarding.

About the Company

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HCA Healthcare

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.

HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.

And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
http://hcahealthcare.com/

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