Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

Riverside Community Hospital is adding to our community-based service line with a hospital employed practice. Our focus will be on providing comprehensive cardiovascular surgery to the Inland Empire and Greater Orange County area; particularly through minimally invasive approaches to coronary and valvular disease. As a result, the ideal candidate will be a “builder” who will guide our program and take advantage of the strong volume and limitless potential available to them. In 2025, our facility had over 119,000 ER visits, over 5,000 combined CATH and EP volumes, conducted 9,944 surgeries and received 1,365 cardiology transfers.

Qualified Candidates:

• BE/BC in Thoracic Surgery
• Required to do: Heart Failure & Minimally Invasive Valve, CABG, Thoracic Aortic Surgery
• Experienced surgeon with the confidence to work independently

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employed position
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Affiliation with the Cardiovascular Institute of Los Robles Hospital; led by Gregory Fontana, MD

Overview:

The practice will offer the following procedures: minimally invasive surgery with access to the robot and robotic CABG, transcatheter procedures for all valvular heart disease, congenital heart disease in adults, aortic surgery, mitral valve repair, surgical therapy for heart failure including ECMO and Impella, and surgery for atrial fibrillation. Support the GME programs for general surgery and general cardiology, interventional cardiology and the upcoming program for cardiac anesthesia.

About Riverside Community Hospital:

Located in the Greater Los Angeles area, Riverside Community Hospital has been a leader in the Inland Empire since 1901. The 542-bed acute care facility specializes in trauma, cancer care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, cardiology, stroke intervention and so much more. By combining skilled caregivers with the latest state-of-the-art technology, Riverside Community Hospital delivers world-class healthcare close to home.

Riverside Community Hospital is proud to have been named One of the Nation’s Top 250 Hospitals three years in a row by Healthgrades. The facility has had multiple expansion projects to be able to continue to provide exceptional care to the community and is one of Riverside County’s only STEMI receiving centers. Riverside Community Hospital is a fully accredited Chest Pain Center and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, encompassing the full spectrum of stroke care. The hospital is known for providing expert care in the following services:

• Level I Trauma Center with helipad, providing access to higher acuity services for the surrounding rural communities up to 200 miles away

• Complex and minimally invasive surgical services with robotics including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular and thoracic, colorectal, gynecology, urology

• Comprehensive cardiac services including structural heart, electrophysiology and an advanced cardiogenic program

• Extensive women’s and children’s services; including high-risk OB care and a Level III NICU

• Certified joint replacement program and perinatal care program accredited by The Joint Commission

• Multi-faceted oncology services with a full care team of specialists

• Expert critical care units including surgical, cardiovascular, medical, neonatal and neuro intensive care units for higher level of care

• Part of HCA Healthcare, a network of more than 185 hospitals and 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom

• 220 residents in fellows spanning a dozen specialties in HCA Healthcare’s largest Graduate Medical Education program

• A Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital by Premier Inc.

Riverside, California – located in Southern California and the most populous city in the Inland Empire, Riverside is just 55 miles east of downtown Los Angeles and a 55-minute drive to some of Southern California’s most popular beaches. It is known as the birthplace of the California Citrus industry and home to both the famous Mission Inn Hotel and Spa and Mount Rubidoux, a popular attraction providing panoramic views of the city at its summit. Rich in history and outdoor adventures to discover, Riverside allows its residents to take full advantage of all that Southern California has to offer.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role, as well as qualifications such as education, training, specialty, and/or experience, along with the geographic location where the work will be performed. Applicable to production-based provider roles only, the anticipated professional production including both quantity and/or quality may also play a role. For providers only, in no case shall compensation exceed fair market value.