Fort Lauderdale Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opening – Competitive Pay + Sign-On Bonus

Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Full-Time Opportunity

📍 Location: Florida
🩺 Setting: Inpatient & Outpatient | Multidisciplinary Team | Program-Building Role

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing team as the second surgeon in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to both clinical care and helping expand the Cardiothoracic Surgery program.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a range of complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures

• Participate in inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic care

• Take part in shared call coverage (10–12 days/month including 2 weekends)

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of providers

• Average daily patient volume: ~20

• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and care coordination

• Support program development and emergency surgical coverage

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery (required)

• Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery (required)

• 6+ years of post-training, relevant experience (required)

• Florida medical license or license in progress (required)

• Clean malpractice and license history

• Must live within 1 hour of facility and not work multiple jobs concurrently

• Not open to new grads, BE-only candidates, or APPs

• J-1 visa candidates accepted (H-1B not supported)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (based on experience and training; discussed during interviews)

• Sign-on bonus

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• FSAs and HSA options

• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• Retirement plan options

• CME allowance

• Loan repayment options available

• PSLF-eligible employer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Career advancement and development opportunities

• Reimbursement for travel related to the interview process

Certifications Required

• BLS

• ACLS

• DEA