About this role
Cardiothoracic Surgery Leadership Opportunity, Texas
You’ll step into an established cardiothoracic surgery program with clear near-term growth as the current lead surgeon transitions toward retirement/part-time. This is a Cardiothoracic Surgery role with a strong cardio service line and the infrastructure to support expanded surgical volume. If you’re looking for a one-hospital practice with meaningful support and room to shape the program, this is worth a closer look.
Practice Overview
- You’ll join 1 full-time and 1 part-time CT surgeon, with cardiology support from 4 interventional cardiologists and 2 general cardiologist.
- One-hospital practice; clinic is steps from the hospital
- Current procedures include CABG; historical volume includes mitral and aortic valve procedures with interest and patient volume to offer again; thoracic surgeries; option for vascular procedures.
- Strong support model with an acute care NP plus cardiology, a cardiovascular care coordinator, and cardiovascular program manager; EMR: Meditech Expanse.
Schedule
- Typical routine: cases start at 7:30am; clinic currently one afternoon per week (clinic starts at 1pm); 1–2 surgery days/week with capacity to support more.
- Schedule structure is largely dependent on surgeon preference.
- No general call listed; specialty call is low—program reports no emergent CTOR transfers for many years, with