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Dignity Health Medical Group
Chandler, AZ
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you will help the Cardiovascular Division at Chandler Regional Medical Center provide life-saving cardiac and aortic interventions so they can meet the surging demand for advanced heart care in our growing community. By joining this esteemed Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health facility, you will play a key role in a robust, high-volume program dedicated to clinical excellence, strategic expansion, and the highest standards of patient-centered outcomes. In this role you will lead the delivery of complex adult cardiac and aortic surgical services within a high-growth, multispecialty environment. You will be expected to perform a wide range of procedures—including CABG, complex valve repairs, TAVR, and mechanical circulatory support. Additional: This is a robust CommonSpirit Health cardiovascular program with high surgical volumes, strong cardiology alignment, and established market presence. This role is needed because of Program growth and strategic expansion of advanced cardiac and aortic services. Growing high-volume surgical program with opportunity for clinical leadership and market development. High inpatient and outpatient demand. Outpatient wait time: 2–3 weeks. Established referral network of 50+ Cardiologists. Immediate volume available. Patient Population: Adult cardiac and aortic surgery. Projected Surgical Volume: Current: >500 cases annually; Projected growth: approximately 700 cases. Clinical Mix: Outpatient: 60% ; Inpatient: 40% ; Consults: 20–30 per week. Typical Weekly Schedule: Clinic: 1 day per week; OR / Hospital: 4 days per week; Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 5-day workweek; Weekend coverage rotated among surgeons. Call Structure: 1:3 call rotation (every third day and weekend). What we offer: Compensation structure (base + productivity + quality incentives) TBD Academic affiliation or teaching expectations Creighton University Affiliation Participation in STS registry / quality programs - Yes Dedicated APP support model - Yes ICU model (closed vs open) - Closed Hybrid OR availability - Yes To be successful in this role, you must possess board certification in Thoracic Surgery and a track record of excellence in performing advanced cardiac and aortic procedures. We are looking for an ambitious surgeon ready to contribute to a program currently managing over 500 cases annually, with the clinical leadership skills to help us scale toward 700 cases. If you are passionate about medical education and academic growth through our Creighton University affiliation, we invite you to join our high-performing surgical team. Job Requirements Required Training: MD or DO (IMG considered) Residency/Fellowship: Accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery training Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABTS) State License: Arizona (or ability to obtain) Experience Level: Minimum 5 years post-training preferred Required Technical Skills Broad adult cardiothoracic expertise including CABG (on- and off-pump) Complex valvular surgery (repair and replacement) TAVR participation within heart team model Aortic surgery (ascending, arch, root replacement, acute dissection management) ECMO (initiation) and partner in management Impella 5.0 and advanced mechanical circulatory support Trauma-related cardiac support Hybrid procedures and multidisciplinary structural heart collaboration welcomed Where You'll Work Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. #HEC
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