Explore cardiothoracic surgeon opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Cardiothoracic surgeons diagnose and treat conditions affecting the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other structures in the chest. These highly specialized physicians perform complex operations and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to support patients before, during, and after surgery.
Responsibilities may include evaluating patients, recommending surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans, performing procedures, managing postoperative care, and coordinating with cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists. The specific mix of work depends on a surgeon’s training and practice focus, such as cardiac, thoracic, or congenital heart surgery.
Cardiothoracic surgeon positions generally require a medical degree, completion of a surgical residency and specialized cardiothoracic training, and an active medical license. Board certification or eligibility and relevant clinical experience may also be required. Some roles focus on a particular patient population, procedure type, academic medicine, research, or clinical leadership.
Use Ladders to explore cardiothoracic surgeon jobs and related senior healthcare opportunities. Review each listing for its clinical focus, experience requirements, location, compensation details, and organization. Job requirements and salary vary by employer, specialty, and market; check individual postings for current information.
$200K - $350K *
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Neurophysiologist (Toledo, OH)
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer patient care by providing vital intraoperative neuromonitoring. Collaborate with top surgeons, ensuring accurate data collection and equipment maintenance in this essential, field-based role...
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Physician - Interventional Cardiology
$900K+ *
Champion interventional cardiac care by joining a dynamic team to enhance patient access and outcomes. Utilize advanced technology in a supportive environment, performing a variety of procedures to ma...
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Elevate your nursing career by providing exceptional care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU. Collaborate with a dedicated team to monitor and treat patients with critical heart conditions, ensuring a positi...
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RN FIRST ASSISTANT - Cardiothoracic - Duke University Hospital
$85K - $100K *
Provide comprehensive perioperative care by assisting in surgeries, managing patient pre- and post-operative care, and training staff to ensure high surgical productivity and patient safety throughout...
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Medical Director, VAD/Heart Transplantation [Req#: 893362, Position#: 82791]
$300K - $350K *
Transform the future of cardiac care by leading our Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD, and Transplant section. Drive clinical excellence, mentor future leaders, and engage in groundbreaking research within...
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Manage departmental functions and staff, ensuring quality patient care and compliance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, oversee scheduling, and mentor team members to enhance servi...
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Interventional Cardiology I, Main Campus
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Elevate patient care by providing specialized cardiology services. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of cardiovascular conditions in both inpatient...
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Pioneer veterinary cardiology by providing expert diagnoses and treatments in a collaborative and dynamic setting, utilizing advanced technology to enhance patient care and contribute to the professio...
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Principal Engineer, Product Development
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Lead the charge in defining systems engineering strategy and architecture for complex medical devices, ensuring alignment with customer needs and regulatory standards while driving innovation and engi...
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Medical Director, General Surgery - AdventHealth Mid-America Region - Kansas City Area
$250K - $300K *
Lead the charge in developing a premier General Surgery program, driving strategic growth and operational excellence across multiple campuses while fostering physician collaboration and enhancing pati...
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Echocardiographer - Cardiology Echo
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Cardiac Sonographer, delivering high-quality diagnostic echocardiograms in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on patient care and safety. Join a dynamic team su...
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$375K - $450K *
Champion exceptional patient care by performing complex adult reconstructive surgeries. Leverage advanced technologies and a robust referral base to build an autonomous practice with unlimited earning...
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Advance orthopedic care by joining a dynamic team focused on general and total hip and knee procedures, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes in a supportive, physician-led environment with access to...
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Champion exceptional orthopedic care by performing advanced total joint surgeries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient-centered treatment in a supportive, physician-led en...
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Medical Director, General Cardiology/Imaging
$250K - $300K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through strategic leadership in General Cardiology. Drive clinical excellence, foster collaboration, and innovate programs while maintaining a ha...
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$250K - $300K *
Grow your career with a leading cardiovascular team, providing comprehensive heart care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating with specialists to enhance patient outcomes acros...
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$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional patient care by overseeing surgical services, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Drive quality outcomes, enhanc...
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$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes. Lead the Acute Care and Specialties service line, overseeing clinical and administrative operations while ensuring quality c...
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Cardiac Surgery NP Clinic Manager
$124K - $155K *
Elevate patient care by leading nursing operations, ensuring quality and safety while managing resources and staff. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to achieve excellence in clinic...
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Grow your career with a dynamic team providing exceptional vascular surgical care. Collaborate in a high-volume setting, engage in resident education, and contribute to innovative research within a le...
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What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?
A cardiothoracic surgeon treats diseases and conditions involving organs and structures in the chest, including the heart and lungs. Duties can include patient evaluation, surgery, postoperative care, and collaboration with other medical specialists.
What qualifications are typically required for cardiothoracic surgeon jobs?
Employers generally require a medical degree, completion of residency and specialized cardiothoracic training, and an active medical license. Board certification or eligibility and experience in the relevant surgical specialty may also be required.
What types of cardiothoracic surgeon roles are available?
Roles may focus on cardiac, thoracic, or congenital heart surgery, and can be based in hospitals, academic medical centers, or other healthcare organizations. Responsibilities and subspecialty requirements vary by position.
How can I find cardiothoracic surgeon jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse cardiothoracic surgeon listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation, qualifications, location, and role details.