Cardiothoracic Surgeon Jobs

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.

What Cardiothoracic Surgeons Do

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.

Qualifications and Career Paths

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.

Find Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunities

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.

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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while fostering effective communication and teamwork across all levels o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical data integration by leading product strategy for data ingestion and normalization. Collaborate with engineers and experts to ensure reliable, standardized clin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Empower growth by leading the Clinical Integrations team to design reliable data ingestion and normalization processes, ensuring clinical data quality and accessibility across products while collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$166K - $249K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $156K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $150K *

Lead operational excellence in surgical services, overseeing OR, PACU, and PAT. Drive team development, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance patient care through collaboration and strategic plann...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$70K - $116K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$76K - $107K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $90K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a cardiothoracic surgeon do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.