Open-Heart & Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity – Immediate Consideration in PR (MF)!

Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board Certified/Board Eligible)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive on-site cardiothoracic surgical services at a federal healthcare facility in the Caribbean region. The selected physicians will support a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, operative, and post-operative cardiothoracic care services for an adult patient population.

This opportunity offers long-term engagement under a multi-year contract vehicle and requires physicians with current, hands-on experience in cardiothoracic surgery and open-heart surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will be responsible for providing clinical and surgical services, including but not limited to:

• Evaluation and management of patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings.
• Performance of open-heart and cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Pre-operative assessment and surgical planning.
• Post-operative patient management and follow-up care.
• Cardiothoracic surgery consultations, including cases where surgical intervention is not recommended.
• Emergency permanent pacemaker implantation procedures.
• Pacemaker lead extraction support and backup coverage.
• Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures.
• Surgical backup support for interventional cardiology and structural cardiovascular procedures.
• Participation in multidisciplinary patient care activities.
• Documentation and compliance with applicable clinical standards and policies.
• Training and education of clinical staff regarding cardiothoracic surgery procedures, policies, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories.
• Current DEA registration, if required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum of four (4) years of continuous cardiothoracic surgery experience within the last five (5) years.
• Demonstrated experience performing open-heart and complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Experience providing training, mentorship, or education to clinical staff related to cardiothoracic surgery services, policies, and procedures.