Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Description

Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking to recruit a cardiothoracic surgeon for an employment opportunity to the southeast Houston suburb community of Clear Lake. 

The new cardiothoracic surgery recruit will be joining a team of supportive and collaborative providers that take a team approach to coverage and care of their patients. 

Strong preference for the new recruit to have strong thoracic interests as HCA Clear Lake hospital looks to develop the thoracic service line for the community.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be board certified in thoracic surgery.
• Interest in doing both cardiac and thoracic procedures (Perhaps 60% - 70% Thoracic vs 30% - 40% cardiac).
• Robotics experience in thoracic procedures is required.
• Must be capable of doing complex cases in independent setting
• Must be able to obtain or maintain an active Texas license in good standing.

Incentives/Benefits:

• HCA Houston Healthcare will offer a competitive employment salary.
• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, malpractice coverage, paid time off, and 401K.

About the Opportunity/Hospital:

We are building something Houston - the healthcare capital of the world - has never seen: teams of heart and vascular specialists working together to leave a legacy that is as expansive as it is specialized. HCA Houston Healthcare is a community-based hospital system that is making a higher level of cardiovascular care available to growing Houston communities through collaborative partnerships with some of the most talented cardiac experts in the industry. Our multidisciplinary approach improves patient outcomes and promotes a seamless delivery of care, and our continuous push to develop a higher standard of care means we are creating safer outcomes for our patients and enhancing the patient experience.

Our network of specialized heart care includes 11 accredited Chest pain Centers recognized by the American College of Cardiology, as well as:

• Cardiac rehabilitation programs
• State-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs
• Electrophysiology programs
• Advanced surgical suites

With the backing of HCA Healthcare, a globally connected, patient-focused organization, we have daily access to a nationwide brain trust of leading healthcare practitioners and researchers. This allows our physicians to:

• Draw on data from millions of patient encounters, so treatment plans are guided by strong evidence
• Share best practices and support across facilities
• Deliver the type of care patients need, when and where they need it