Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Position Overview: We are seeking experienced Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive on-site cardiothoracic surgical services at a federal healthcare facility in the Caribbean region. The selected physicians will support a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, operative, and post-operative cardiothoracic care services for an adult patient population. This opportunity offers long-term engagement under a multi-year contract vehicle and requires physicians with current, hands-on experience in cardiothoracic surgery and open-heart surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will be responsible for providing clinical and surgical services, including but not limited to: Evaluation and management of patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings. Performance of open-heart and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Pre-operative assessment and surgical planning. Post-operative patient management and follow-up care. Cardiothoracic surgery consultations, including cases where surgical intervention is not recommended. Emergency permanent pacemaker implantation procedures. Pacemaker lead extraction support and backup coverage. Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures. Surgical backup support for interventional cardiology and structural cardiovascular procedures. Participation in multidisciplinary patient care activities. Documentation and compliance with applicable clinical standards and policies. Training and education of clinical staff regarding cardiothoracic surgery procedures, policies, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or its territories. Current DEA registration, if required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Minimum of four (4) years of continuous cardiothoracic surgery experience within the last five (5) years. Demonstrated experience performing open-heart and complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Experience providing training, mentorship, or education to clinical staff related to cardiothoracic surgery services, policies, and procedures.