cardiac Surgeon

Cardiac Surgeon

Location: 810 West Hwy 71, Marble Falls, TX

Job Summary

The Cardiac Surgeon is a licensed physician responsible for diagnosing, treating, and surgically managing diseases of the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels. Using advanced clinical judgment and surgical expertise, the surgeon evaluates patients, determines the need for operative intervention, performs complex cardiothoracic procedures, and provides comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care. The Cardiac Surgeon works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes in accordance with Baylor Scott & White Health standards of care.

Essential Functions of the Role

Clinical Judgment: Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, interprets diagnostic studies, and determines appropriate surgical and non-surgical treatment plans. Performs cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures with precision while adhering to evidence-based practices.

Clinical Inquiry: Participates in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and outcome evaluations to enhance surgical practices and patient care standards.

Patient-Centered Care: Provides compassionate, ethical, and individualized care to patients and families throughout the surgical journey. Ensures informed consent, manages post-operative recovery, and minimizes complications.

Response to Diversity: Respects and incorporates patient and family differences related to culture, beliefs, values, and socioeconomic background into care planning and decision-making.

Advocacy and Ethics: Protects patient rights, confidentiality, and autonomy. Identifies and addresses ethical concerns in surgical decision-making.

Education and Teaching: Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and recovery expectations. Provides teaching and mentorship to residents, fellows, and medical staff.

Collaboration: Works closely with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, perfusionists, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Systems Thinking: Utilizes hospital resources efficiently to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective surgical services while maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Professionalism: Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional development, research, leadership, and participation in hospital committees, professional societies, and community service.

Key Success Factors

• Extensive knowledge of cardiothoracic surgical techniques, anatomy, and pathophysiology
• Expertise in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, and complex cardiac procedures
• Strong understanding of medical laws, accreditation standards, and patient safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Advanced critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage high-risk surgical cases and respond effectively to emergencies
• Commitment to patient-centered, ethical, and evidence-based medical practice
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, scheduling systems, and clinical documentation