Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for an exciting role within our Operative Care Line. In this full-time position, you will provide comprehensive attending-level care, perform complex surgeries, and guide post-operative treatment while mentoring residents, fellows, and physician assistants. Enjoy a rewarding clinical career at one of the VA's most complex facilities, surrounded by the vibrant culture and amenities of Houston.
Practice Info
- Assigned to the Operative Care Line (OCL) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas
- Teaching hospital providing a full range of services with education and research
- Located on a 119-acre campus featuring 350 acute care beds
- One of the most complex facilities in the VA healthcare system
- Provides health care services at 12 locations in southeast Texas
Shift & Schedule
- Full Time
Responsibilities
- Provide services of a Cardiothoracic attending staff surgeon
- Consult on a wide range of patients
- Order appropriate tests and evaluate medical needs
- Direct the course of cardiothoracic surgical treatment
- Perform cardiothoracic operations with the assistance of residents, fellows, and physician assistants
- Supervise, teach, and direct post-operative care and follow-up
Compensation
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Regular salary increases
Benefits
- 50-55 days of paid time off per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME
- Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
- Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
- Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Qualifications
- Hold 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- Board certification (required for CME reimbursement eligibility)
- No Physician Employment Contract
- No significant restriction on moonlighting
Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Houston at Veterans Health Administration
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