Reported by 23 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Cardiothoracic Surgery·Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (shifts may vary based on facility/patient care needs)·FPay transparency
Overview
The package
AI-structured
The Miami VA Healthcare System is recruiting an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon for its Surgery Service at an academic VA hospital, covering a full scope of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgical care including trauma. The role includes supervision of trainees, a standard federal Monday–Friday daytime schedule, and eligibility for loan repayment up to $200,000 and a possible sign-on bonus.
$1,200,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (shifts may vary based on facility/patient care needs)
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Inpatient/Surgical · VA Academic Medical Center · Primarily inpatient/surgical; includes pre-, intra-, and postoperative care plus consults
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Posted pay vs real comps
$1000k$1200k$1300k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$1,000,000 – $1,300,000
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$1000k$1200k$1300k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 23 verified physician submissions (national cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Adult veteran patients with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions including coronary artery disease, lung/esophageal/chest wall cancers, valve and great vessel abnormalities, congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, diaphragm disease, and chest trauma
Community snapshot
Peer median
$1,200k
23 reports · national
Active supply
2
2 in Miami, Florida
Transparent pay
0/2
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.3/5
4 physician reports
Cost of living
104
above U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.6
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
23 SalaryDr Cardiothoracic Surgery reports in national show a $1,200,000 median.
2 active Cardiothoracic Surgery roles in Florida, including 2 in Miami, Florida; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.
Questions to ask the employer
How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
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Work Design
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (shifts may vary based on facility/patient care needs)
Shift type
Days (primary); variable shifts possible
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily inpatient/surgical; includes pre-, intra-, and postoperative care plus consults
Coverage model
Surgery Service within a VA academic hospital; supervisor-approved schedule with possible shift variations
Admin burden
Standard VA documentation; no physician employment contract; no significant moonlighting restrictions
The Miami VA Healthcare System's Surgery Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Cardiothoracic Surgeon. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. This announcement was amended to correct salary, bargaining unit status verbiage, and to correct qualification standard due to the new Physician Qualification effective April 28, 2026.This position HAS Bargaining Unit status. In compliance with VA Policy & union requirements/recommendations for Title 38 clinical positions, internal facility employees must receive first consideration prior to hiring managers making selections externally to other applicants. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. The Physician (Cardiothoracic Surgery) duties consist, but are not limited to the following: Admit, evaluate, diagnose, consult and provide pre-intra, and postoperative surgical care to adult patients to correct or treat various conditions of the heart and relate blood vessels within the chest including surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves; congenital anomalies of the chest and heart; tumor of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm and management of the airway and injuries of the chest, including trauma patients. Performing medical evaluation, diagnose and treating conditions, injuries and diseases that affect the organs in the thorax and chest. Performing a wide range of corrective and critical care operations, such as chest wall tumor resections, tracheostomies, lung transplants and pulmonary embolectomies. Prescribes and/or recommends laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and/or medications based on current medical center, VHA, and DEA policy and within scope of practice. Will supervise medical students, residents and/or fellows. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 7:00am - 3:30pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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Miami, Florida, FloridaMonday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; may be required to work various shifts based on facility/patient care needsNot explicitly stated; may be required to work various shifts