Physician / Surgery - Cardiothoracic / Texas / Permanent / Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon Job

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Job Description:

• Care for a wide array of patients performing surgical procedures on the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs
• Diagnose and treat diseases of these organs
• Examine, make diagnosis, evaluate, review medical history, and advise patients on the risk involved with having surgery
• Perform surgical procedures to correct, improve, and remove heart, lungs, and other thoracic problems
• Follow established surgical techniques during surgery
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatment and procedures
• Ensure operating rooms, all equipment, and instruments are sterile
• Direct and coordinate activities of hospital staff for proper patient care
• Supervise all treatment prior to and post-surgery and identify associated risks
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• Plan and execute illness & disease prevention and promote good health

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Malpractice Coverage
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Current Internal Medicine Doctor license in state of practice required
• Board certification required
• At least five (5) plus years of surgery residency
• Stable work history as Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• Ability to communicate information in layman terms to patients and/or their families
• Compassionate and warm towards patients
• Possesses good bedside manner and has excellent listening skills