Cardiothoracic Surgeon - First Assist

Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group invites a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist to join an established and growing team at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, CA. This full-time, employed position supports open and minimally invasive cases within a high-acuity program. The role offers a collaborative, team-based environment with cutting-edge technology, allowing the provider to focus on delivering exceptional surgical care.

Practice Info

• Join an established and growing cardiothoracic surgery team at Doctors Medical Center, a 465-bed, Joint Commission-accredited regional referral center
• Work in a high-acuity program equipped with an active TAVR program, ECMO capabilities, and a hybrid OR
• Collaborative team includes cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiology, perfusion, nursing, and ICU teams
• State-of-the-art surgical environment featuring a Hybrid OR and Xi Da Vinci robotic system (3 units on site)
• Dedicated cardiothoracic nursing teams, CV PAs, and RNFAs
• Facility is a certified STEMI Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 4 ICUs and 44 critical care beds

Responsibilities

• Support open and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgical cases as a First Assist
• Primarily inpatient-focused with some outpatient follow-up
• Participate in call aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team

Compensation

• Compensation ranging from $600,000-$850,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Bonus Offered: Negotiable
• Loan Repayment: Negotiable

Benefits

• CME allowance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, employed position
• Monday-Friday OR schedule, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team

Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Completed surgical training with experience functioning as a first assist required
• Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
• Board eligible or board certified (or equivalent surgical board eligibility) required
• California licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in California required