Cardiothoracic Surgeon - South Dakota

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other structures within the thoracic cavity. This role includes evaluation, operative and perioperative management of cardiothoracic conditions, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered surgical care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical conditions
• Perform cardiothoracic surgical procedures consistent with training and privileges, including cardiac and/or general thoracic operations
• Provide preoperative assessment, operative care, and postoperative management
• Manage perioperative complications and long-term surgical follow-up
• Participate in emergency and on-call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery services
• Interpret diagnostic studies including echocardiography, cardiac catheterization data, CT scans, and other imaging
• Collaborate with cardiology, pulmonology, anesthesia, critical care, oncology, and other specialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, case reviews, and care planning meetings
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, surgical options, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes
• Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency or fellowship program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in cardiothoracic surgical techniques and perioperative management
• Strong clinical judgment and operative decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-acuity surgical patients
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety
• Hospital operating rooms, intensive care units, inpatient wards, and outpatient clinics
• Call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina for complex operative cases
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for operative and clinical care