Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board Certified / Board Eligible)

San Juan, Puerto Rico | Relocation + Housing Support Available

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking two (2) Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive onsite cardiothoracic surgical services at a major federal healthcare facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon located anywhere in the United States who is open to relocating to Puerto Rico. Relocation assistance and room & board support will be structured to ensure a smooth transition.

This long-term contract offers stability, meaningful patient impact, and the ability to practice full-scope cardiothoracic surgery in a hospital-based setting serving a veteran population.

What Makes This Unique
• Relocation support available
• Housing / room & board assistance
• Open to physicians licensed in any U.S. state
• Long-term contract stability
• Meaningful federal patient population
• Island lifestyle with strong surgical case mix

Scope of Practice

The selected surgeon(s) will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care including:

• Open-heart surgery
• Inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department evaluations
• Pre- and post-operative management
• Cardiothoracic surgery consults
• Permanent pacemaker implantation (emergency cases)
• Pacemaker lead extraction (backup)
• Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures
• Backup for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases
• Cath Lab support (scheduled and emergency)

Services are performed onsite in an operating room and hospital-based setting.

Coverage Structure

Two credentialed surgeons are required to ensure continuous coverage.

Scheduled Elective Procedures & Clinics
Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

On-Call Coverage

• Weeknights (Mon & Wed) | 3:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, weekends & holidays | 24-hour coverage
• Must be onsite within one (1) hour for emergency cases

Participation in weekly case review meetings required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Active BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to meet federal credentialing standards