Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesAs our Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician, you will join a highly active, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, playing a pivotal role in the continued success, growth, and development of a premier cardiac program that has served as our community's benchmark for over five decades.
You will provide expert surgical and clinical care to a robust regional patient base, utilizing advanced technology including the da Vinci Xi robotic system to perform a broad range of cardiac and thoracic cases. You will also contribute significantly to maintaining our legacy of clinical excellence while working in a highly collaborative, supportive environment alongside an engaged intensivist team and dedicated APPs.
To be successful in this role, you will be a BC/BE Cardiothoracic Surgery physician with a passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community, strong surgical and clinical skills, and a commitment to collaborative teamwork where surgeons support one another to ensure both patient safety and a healthy work-life balance.
- Deliver expert, full-spectrum surgical care across a broad range of cardiac and thoracic cases, utilizing state-of-the-art technology including the da Vinci Xi robotic system.
- Partner with an established team of surgeons and a dedicated cardiac APP team who manage the majority of daily rounding and inpatient consults to streamline your clinical workflow.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with regional medical oncology groups and clinical partners to serve as a key provider for a referral network spanning six to eight counties.
- Participate in a highly sustainable, team-oriented call schedule designed to minimize middle-of-the-night emergency requirements by scheduling emergent cases for the following day.
We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:
- Two year competitive base salary guarantee ($750,000 to $850,000 per year) with high earning potential through productivity-based incentives thereafter
- Signing bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Highly sustainable call schedule with minimal emergent middle-of-the-night hospital requirements
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and annual CME allowance
Job RequirementsRequired:- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
- Board eligible or board certified in Thoracic Surgery (ABTS or AOBS)
- Active or eligible medical license in the state of California
- Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
- Completion of an accredited post-graduate residency or fellowship training program in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills
