🚨 Now Hiring: Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician – Erie, PA 🚨
Job at a glance
Job description
An exciting opportunity is available for a Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a well-established surgical team in Erie, Pennsylvania. This role offers the chance to work in a high-acuity inpatient setting, managing complex cardiothoracic cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes. 🫀
Position Overview
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician will provide comprehensive surgical and inpatient care, including advanced cardiac and thoracic procedures, patient management, and participation in a structured call schedule.
This position is ideal for a physician experienced in complex cardiac surgeries and thoracic procedures who is comfortable working in a collaborative hospital environment.
Schedule
🕒 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Call Rotation:
• Approximately 1:2 weeknight call
• Every other weekend call + rounding
• Weekend call providers will cover Wednesday/Thursday call the following week
• Opposite provider covers Monday/Tuesday and Friday–Sunday (rotating weekly)
Key Responsibilities
✨ Perform a variety of cardiothoracic surgical procedures
✨ Provide inpatient surgical care and consultations
✨ Participate in call coverage and weekend rounding
✨ Collaborate with cardiology, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams
✨ Deliver high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care
✨ Utilize advanced surgical techniques and evidence-based practices
Types of Cases
The surgeon will manage a wide range of cardiac and thoracic procedures, including:
✔ Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
✔ Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement/Repairs
✔ Ascending Aortic Root Procedures
✔ Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
✔ Lung and Lobectomy Procedures
✔ Mediastinoscopy
Robotic surgery experience preferred but not required
Qualifications
🎓 Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
📜 Active State Medical License preferred
🫀 Strong experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery procedures
💻 Experience with EPIC EMR preferred
📅 Minimum 2 weeks per month availability
Required Certifications
✅ ACLS Certification (American Heart Association – In-person)
✅ BLS Certification (American Heart Association – In-person)
Technology
💻 Electronic Medical Record: Epic
Credentialing Timeline
Credentialing typically takes approximately 60–90 days after submission of a clean application file.
🌟 If you are a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon seeking a rewarding inpatient opportunity with a diverse surgical case mix, we would love to connect with you!
📩 Reach out today to learn more or submit a candidate for consideration.