Cardiothoracic Surgery Job in San Antonio, Texas
Cardiothoracic Surgery- Lung Transplant Physician
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location:San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary:
Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeon with specialized training and experience in Lung Transplantation to join our growing multidisciplinary transplant team in San Antonio, Texas.This is an exceptional opportunity to help expand and further develop a comprehensive lung transplant program within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. The successful candidate will work closely with pulmonologists, transplant physicians, advanced practice providers, intensivists, and a dedicated transplant support team to provide cutting-edge care for patients with advanced lung disease.
Position Highlights
- Comprehensive lung transplant practice
- Opportunity to participate in and grow a developing transplant program
- Collaborative multidisciplinary transplant team
- Access to advanced surgical technologies and critical care resources
- Dedicated transplant coordinators and support staff
- Involvement in outreach and referral development across South Texas
- Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students
- Participation in quality initiatives, research, and program expansion
- Evaluate and manage patients with advanced lung disease requiring transplantation
- Perform lung transplant procedures and other complex thoracic surgical cases
- Provide comprehensive perioperative and postoperative patient care
- Participate in transplant selection committee meetings
- Collaborate closely with pulmonology, critical care, and transplant medicine colleagues
- Contribute to program growth, outreach efforts, and quality initiatives
- Share in call responsibilities with the cardiothoracic surgery team
Methodist Healthcare System offers a competitive recruitment package that may include:
- Competitive salary with productivity incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME allowance reimbursement
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
- Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery required
- Specialized training and demonstrated experience in lung transplantation
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
- Commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interest in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research is highly valued
- Strong communication and leadership skills
About Methodist Healthcare System
Methodist Healthcare System is the largest healthcare provider in South Texas and is recognized for delivering advanced, high-quality care across a network of hospitals and specialty centers. As a leader in transplant, cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, and specialized surgical services, Methodist Healthcare is committed to innovation, education, and exceptional patient outcomes.
About San Antonio
San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States and offers an outstanding quality of life with:
- No state income tax
- Affordable cost of living
- Excellent public and private schools
- Diverse cultural attractions and world-class dining
- Year-round outdoor activities and mild climate
- Convenient access to Austin, Houston, and the Texas Hill Country
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About Methodist Hospital
Chartered in 1955, Methodist Hospital is the pioneer facility of the new world-renowned South Texas Medical Center. Opened in 1963, Methodist Hospital has grown to be the flagship facility of the Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio's largest and most preferred health care provider. Methodist Hospital maintains this excellent reputation with a commitment to the hospital's needs by exceeding their expectations. With 672 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics.
Methodist Hospital is San Antonio's largest private hospital, as well as the largest provider of health care to rural communities in South Texas and international patients from Mexico.
In the late 1998, Methodist Hospital opened the Gamma Knife Center, the only one of its kind in San Antonio and South Texas. The Gamma Knife offers new radiosurgical technology designed exclusively for the non-invasive treatments of malignant and benign brain tumors, vascular malformations, and other neurological disorders.
Methodist Hospital offers many advanced imaging technologies that provide clear, detailed x-rays so physicians can diagnose and treat their patients' diseases. These tools include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3T magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), cerebral angiography and picture arching and communications systems (PACS). PACS captures images through the computer instead of an x-ray film. As a result, physicians with the PACS software installed on their computers can view x-rays in their office, from several locations within the hospital and even from home, providing faster and more convenient access to their patients' x-rays.
Approximately 2,000 physicians representing virtually all medical specialties comprise the Methodist's medical staff. It also maintains one of the highest nurse-to-patient ratios in the Southwest.
