Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join their expanding Cardiothoracic Surgery program in San Francisco, California. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, patient-centered cardiovascular team dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services, contributing to a growing regional program and expanding access to advanced care throughout the Bay Area.

Practice Info

• Expanding Cardiothoracic Surgery program in San Francisco, California
• Collaborative, patient-centered cardiovascular team
• Multidisciplinary care teams including cardiologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, and anesthesiologists
• Opportunity open to both experienced surgeons and graduating cardiothoracic surgery fellows
• Highly collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes
• SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform a broad range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including elective and urgent interventions
• Evaluate and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, cardiac tumors, thoracic malignancies, and other complex cardiothoracic conditions
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and intensivists to develop individualized treatment plans
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic case conferences and quality initiatives
• Provide preoperative consultation, perioperative management, and postoperative follow-up care
• Participate in call coverage and emergent surgical care as part of a collaborative surgical team
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the Epic electronic health record

Compensation

• Salary range: $675,311 - $991,290 /Yr.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
• Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
• Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship training program, or current enrollment in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship with anticipated completion prior to start date
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery; current Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery preferred
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Expertise or advanced training in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valvular, and aortic procedures
• Expertise or advanced training in thoracic surgery, including lung resection and general thoracic procedures
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and evidence-based care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems preferred