Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician - First Assist

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Completed surgical training with experience as a first assist
  • Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
  • Board eligible or board certified in a relevant surgical specialty
  • California licensed or eligible for licensure in California

Responsibilities

  • Assist in open and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgeries
  • Participate in inpatient surgical care with some outpatient follow-up
  • Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
  • Engage in call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
  • Work in a state-of-the-art surgical environment with advanced technologies

Benefits

  • CME allowance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Highlights
  • Full-time, employed position with Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group
  • Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist role supporting open and minimally invasive cases
  • Primarily inpatient-focused with some outpatient follow-up
  • Monday-Friday OR schedule, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
  • Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
  • Work within a state-of-the-art surgical environment featuring:
    • Hybrid OR and Xi Da Vinci robotic system (3 units on site)
    • Active TAVR program and ECMO capabilities
    • Dedicated cardiothoracic nursing teams, CV PAs, and RNFAs
  • Collaborative team includes cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiology, perfusion, nursing, and ICU teams
  • Facility is a certified STEMI Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 4 ICUs and 44 critical care beds

What We Offer
  • Compensation ranging from $600,000-$850,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • CME allowance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements
  • MD or DO degree required
  • Completed surgical training with experience functioning as a first assist
  • Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
  • Board eligible or board certified (or equivalent surgical board eligibility)
  • California licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in California

Why Modesto

Modesto sits at the heart of California's Central Valley, offering a lower cost of living than coastal metros without sacrificing access to world-class destinations - Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and San Francisco are all within a two-hour drive. The city boasts a warm, family-friendly community with well-regarded schools, a growing arts and dining scene, and a strong agricultural heritage that feeds some of the best farm-to-table cuisine in the state. Affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a tight-knit professional community make Modesto an increasingly attractive choice for physicians seeking balance between career and lifestyle.

About the Team

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

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