Cardiac Transplant Surgeon
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Salary $600,000 – $850,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/27/24
Job Description & Requirements
Cardiac Transplant Surgeon
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $600000.00 - $850000.00

The Wake Forest School of Medicine seeks a Cardiac Transplant Surgeon for a clinical position that's 100% cardiac surgery. The incoming Cardiac Transplant Surgeon will work for an institution nationally recognized for its educational mission and research in cardiovascular disease. Their philosophy prioritizes patient-focused care, communication, and personalized surgical expertise. Patients are considered part of the team and are informed of what to expect during and after surgery. The experienced cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons have over 50 years of combined experience.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Specialize exclusively in cardiac surgery procedures
  • Work within a low- to moderate-risk program within a developing Cardiac Program at High Point Medical Center
  • Join a well-established group faculty practice for low to high-risk, engaging, and varied cases at the Winston-Salem campus
  • Leadership opportunities are available to guide and shape the future of the program
  • Join a program that is on a growth trajectory with ample room for career development
  • Enjoy a balanced call schedule that prioritizes work-life balance
  • Contribute to resident training and share your expertise with the next generation of healthcare professionals
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine is a Best Medical School in Research and Primary Care (US News)

Community Information
High Point and Winston-Salem are thriving cities in the Piedmont Triad and offer cultural attractions, including exceptional museums, art galleries, and live music venues. The Piedmont Triad is known for its safe, family-friendly communities and strong university presence. Picturesque tree-lined neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and lakes surround the area, which offers the excitement and amenities of a big city with a cost of living nearly 20% below the national average.
  • Winston-Salem is ranked as one of the nation's Best Places to Live and Best Places to Retire (US News)
  • High Point, NC, has an excellent livability score (Area Vibes)
  • North Carolina is the No. 5 Best Place to Practice in 2023 (Medscape)
  • The cost of living is very affordable, and housing prices are among the lowest in the Triad region
  • Charming cobblestone streets, historic sites, museums, avant-garde art galleries, and eclectic shops
  • Outstanding restaurants and exceptional cultural attractions
  • Multiple options for affluent suburb neighborhood communities within a 10- to 15-minute drive of Main Campus—Also, the new Innovation Quarter offers the appeal of downtown living with condo/lofts that have an urban feel
  • Easy access to all the state has to offer, from white sandy beaches to the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Nearby Yadkin Valley has 40 wine vineyards
  • Enjoy four distinct seasons, with an average high of 79 and an average low of 42
  • Less than a 90-minute car drive to Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC


Facility Location
Rated as one of “America’s most livable communities,” and referred to as North Carolina’s “City of the Arts,” Winston-Salem has a lot to offer its residents. Located halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, D.C., Winston-Salem is an important city in the South Atlantic Region and a hub for the industries of medicine and finance.

Job Benefits


About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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