Thoracic Surgery Specialist

**Cardiothoracic Physician Surgeon Job Overview**

This role supports the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program, representing International SOS and providing key services.

The ideal candidate will be a Board Certified/Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Physician Surgeon with experience in delivering on-site Open-Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery in a VHA medical treatment facility, meeting or exceeding recognized standards.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Deliver on-site Open-Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery including Pacemaker and Pericardial Window procedures, VATs, Lobectomy's, thoracotomy, diaphragm plication, chest wall hernia repair, decortication, pleurectomy, and chest tube management w/tPA.
• Initial patient evaluations, pre and post-operative care, cardiothoracic surgery consults, back-up for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases, and communication of test results and patient discharge education.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

• Current, full and unrestricted license in one or more state, commonwealth, territory or DC.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent.
• 4 Years experience in the last 5 years, DEA License, and previous VA or Military experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

**Benefits:**

• An estimated annual salary of $250,000 - $300,000, depending on location and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• The opportunity to work with a leading global healthcare company and make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans.

**Others:**

• US Citizen (Permanent residents can be discussed on a case by case basis).
• Must be local or relocate to project site for the duration of the contract.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance and pass VHA credentialing process.