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.
Field Clinical Specialist, Memphis, TMTT
$90K - $110K *
Collaborate with medical teams to educate on device handling and implantation techniques, ensuring optimal patient care and therapy adoption. Adapt and expand expertise across evolving therapies while...
1 week ago
Cryo Nerve Block Clinical Specialist-New York City
$70K - $125K *
Shape the future of pain management by supporting surgical teams and driving therapy adoption in the operating room. Engage with healthcare professionals, provide training, and ensure optimal patient...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Physician Assistant - Operating Room
$117K - $191K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care, assisting in operating rooms, performing bedside procedures, and managing post-operative patient care in a dynamic healthcare envir...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate patient care by providing in-home physical therapy, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patients' strength and independence. Bring dedicatio...
3 weeks ago
Safety and Quality Consultant- Heart Center
$80K - $95K *
Transform safety and quality initiatives by managing projects, facilitating communication, and driving improvement efforts across departments. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely deliverabl...
2 weeks ago
Director, Hospitalist, Surgical & Specialty Programs
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of healthcare operations by leading diverse programs, managing budgets, and driving quality improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance while fos...
2 weeks ago
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Specialists
$79K - $115K *
Champion patient care by providing skilled nursing in an outpatient setting. Assess, educate, and coordinate care for chronic disease management while ensuring efficient clinic operations and effectiv...
6 days ago
Physician-Cardiologist Heart Failure
$210K - $250K *
Transform cardiovascular care by managing advanced heart failure patients, supervising trainees, and engaging in quality care, teaching, and research. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance pati...
3 weeks ago
Nurse Specialist Angio, CATH Lab Fulltime
$85K - $100K *
Unlock potential by leading patient care in the Cath Lab, managing cardiovascular procedures, and coordinating unit activities. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and...
1 week ago
Supervisor Cardiovascular Services - Interventional Radiology
$85K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee daily operations in Interventional Radiology, ensuring quality care, efficient patient flow, and regulatory compliance while leading clinical staff and coordinating depa...
5 days ago
Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical
$77K - $129K *
Unlock your potential as you design innovative medical devices, collaborating across teams to develop and verify mechanical solutions in a regulated environment. Join us in shaping the future of healt...
1 week ago
Pediatric Cardiologist - Pediatric Cardiology - Women & Children's Hospital
$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to a diverse patient population, managing direct care, and training future medical professionals while ensuring quality and safety st...
1 week ago
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Cardiac Department, Day Shift
$267K *
Lead the charge in delivering safe and effective anesthesia care, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout surgical procedures while collaborating with healthcare teams and managing post-anesthe...
6 days ago
Product Manager - Interventional & Workflow Solutions
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading product strategy and execution for interventional solutions. Drive growth, manage product lifecycles, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative, patient-cent...
3 weeks ago
Physician Assistant - Cardiology
$90K - $110K *
Join our dynamic Cardiology team as an Advanced Practice Provider, where you'll deliver exceptional cardiovascular care across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with healthcare professi...
1 week ago
$87K - $104K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality echocardiography services. You'll perform diagnostic exams, assist patients, and ensure compliance with medical standards while maintaining confi...
2 weeks ago
$271K - $494K *
Elevate pediatric cardiology by leading a cutting-edge cardiac imaging program. Guide clinical excellence, spearhead research initiatives, and foster a multidisciplinary team while ensuring the highes...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Unit Director - Invasive Cardiology UPMC Williamsport
$100K - $120K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dynamic team in Invasive Cardiology. Oversee clinical quality, staff development, and patient outcomes while fostering a supportive work environment. Collaborate and...
Reposted 3 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Lead the charge in advancing spatial surgery solutions through market development, customer engagement, and sales execution. Drive adoption and ensure exceptional training for clinical teams while man...
Reposted 5 days ago
$163K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering advanced cardiac ultrasound services, ensuring high-quality patient care through expert imaging techniques and collaboration with healthcare professionals to...
4 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Lead the adoption of our spatial surgery platform by engaging stakeholders, driving sales initiatives, and overseeing a robust pipeline management strategy to achieve commercial success across diverse...
Reposted 5 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Empower the advancement of spatial surgery by driving sales, engaging with stakeholders, and managing customer relationships. Leverage your expertise to surpass sales targets while ensuring exceptiona...
Reposted 5 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Transform the future of spatial surgery by driving market growth, engaging with stakeholders, and executing comprehensive sales strategies across regions to enhance surgical planning and performance...
Reposted 5 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to drive the adoption of cutting-edge spatial surgery technology through market development, relationship building, and sales execution across diverse healthcare stakeholders in va...
Reposted 5 days ago
Spatial Surgery Development Manager (SSDM)
$125K - $145K *
Champion the adoption of cutting-edge surgical technology by managing market development, pipeline growth, and customer engagement while ensuring exceptional support and training. Drive sales excellen...
Reposted 5 days ago
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.