Heart Transplant Surgery Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgeon OpportunityMethodist Healthcare System & Texas Transplant Institute is recruiting a board-certified adult cardiothoracic transplant surgeon to join our advanced and growing transplant and cardiothoracic program in San Antonio, Texas. Qualified candidates:Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic SurgeonsUNOS certificationMinimum of 2-5 years of experience, and proficiency in all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery, including heart transplantation, lung transplantation, VAD, and ECMOProven experience preferably from a large and busy institution demonstrating strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with both private practice and employed groupsUnrestricted full Texas licensed (or eligible)Incentive/Benefits Package:Opportunity to join an established practice, senior mentorship availableAbility to primarily focus practice at flagship hospital of Methodist HealthcareSign-on bonusCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefit package that includes health and dental coverageRelocation assistancePaid malpracticeAbout Methodist Heart and the Methodist Healthcare System:25 operating suites and 1048 bedsMethodist Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in South Texas performing cardiothoracic transplant & MCS.Methodist Heart Hospital consistently performs more open-heart surgeries than any other hospital in San Antonio, making it the busiest program in the regionLargest Heart Transplant program in South Texas, saving over 500 livesSouth Texas' only comprehensive Aortic Aneurysm ProgramOver 2,000 TAVR procedures performed; 400 annuallyLung transplant program established in 2021Over 150 ECMOs annuallyOver 1600 open heart surgeries each yearPrograms include VATS minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung nodule programOver 90 cardiology physicians in Methodist Physician Practices4 diagnostic cath labs3 electrophysiology labs5 dedicated cardiovascular operating suitesFive accredited chest pain centersTwo heart failure clinicsMethodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annuallySan Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonios MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.