Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Kaweah Health is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Job Description

• Sign on bonus: $50,000
• Relocation assistance - up to $15,000
• Student loan forgiveness - $100,000
• Competitive salary
• Strong CABG program since 1996
• Performed 281 heart cases, 90 thoracic, and 75 TAVR procedures in 2023
• State of the art facilities: 2 CVORs, 1 hybrid suite, 1 endovascular suite, 5 cath labs
• Excellent perfusionists, support staff, and cardiac anesthesiologists; cardiac anesthesiologists perform TEE
• RNFA First Assistants perform endoscopic vein harvesting and radial artery harvesting
• 20 bed CVICU, 24 bed step down unit, 24 bed telemetry unit
• 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Full-time APP coverage in the hospital dedicated solely to cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Nursing staff is experienced; conduct daily team rounds with nursing, ICU attending, pharmacy, and APPs
• Looking to expand surgeons and the hospital is committed to developing a surgical practice tailored to the surgeon
• Interest in thoracic is appreciated; looking to develop a robotic thoracic program
• Call and cases will be shared evenly amongst the surgeons; surgical backup and mentorship is available for newer surgeons
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic is one block from the hospital; staffed with Specialty Practice Manager and Medical Assistants
• Strong community physician referral base
• Service area covers 2 counties with a population of over 600,000
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Community Overview

Visalia, CA is the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We are conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, just 3 hours from each location. Additionally, we are close to local beaches (Pismo/Monterey/Morro Bay) and prominent landmarks such as the Giant Sequoias (the largest trees in the world), Yosemite Park, hiking trails, lakes, and camping grounds.

In Visalia, you can enjoy four seasons, delicious dining, numerous entertainment options, a thriving downtown strip, and multiple avenues for retail, excellent education, and extracurricular activities—all within the Central Valley!

Visalia offers a unique combination of affordable housing (one of the lowest in California), an easy commute to work, a safe and family-friendly community, and economic opportunity. Visalia is truly a hidden gem.