Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician - First Assist
Overview
- Location
- Modesto, California
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday OR schedule, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM · Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
- Practice
- Employed position at Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group · Regional referral center
Role summary
This full-time cardiothoracic surgical first assist role supports open and minimally invasive cases in a state-of-the-art 465-bed regional referral center primarily inpatient with some outpatient follow-up. Compensation ranges from $600,000–$850,000 annually with a Monday–Friday OR schedule and call aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Primarily inpatient-focused with some outpatient follow-up
- Patient population: High-acuity cardiothoracic surgery patients including TAVR and ECMO cases
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Compensation
Employer
Tenet Healthcare
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Employed position at Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group
- Facility type
- Regional referral center
- Beds
- 465
- Patient population
- High-acuity cardiothoracic surgery patients including TAVR and ECMO cases
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- Is $600,000–$850,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday OR schedule, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
- Call burden
- Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily inpatient-focused with some outpatient follow-up
- FTE
- 1
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
Why Join Us
Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group invites you to join an established and growing cardiothoracic surgery team at Doctors Medical Center — a 465-bed, Joint Commission–accredited regional referral center in the heart of California's Central Valley. You'll work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in a high-acuity program equipped with cutting-edge technology, including an active TAVR program, ECMO capabilities, and a hybrid OR. This is a collaborative, team-based environment where advanced resources and dedicated support staff allow you to focus on delivering exceptional surgical care.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, employed position with Central Valley Doctors Health System Physician Group
- Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist role supporting open and minimally invasive cases
- Primarily inpatient-focused with some outpatient follow-up
- Monday–Friday OR schedule, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
- Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
- Work within a state-of-the-art surgical environment featuring:
- Hybrid OR and Xi Da Vinci robotic system (3 units on site)
- Active TAVR program and ECMO capabilities
- Dedicated cardiothoracic nursing teams, CV PAs, and RNFAs
- Collaborative team includes cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiology, perfusion, nursing, and ICU teams
- Facility is a certified STEMI Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 4 ICUs and 44 critical care beds
What We Offer
- Compensation ranging from $600,000–$850,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- CME allowance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Completed surgical training with experience functioning as a first assist
- Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
- Board eligible or board certified (or equivalent surgical board eligibility)
- California licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in California
Why Modesto
Modesto sits at the heart of California's Central Valley, offering a lower cost of living than coastal metros without sacrificing access to world-class destinations — Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and San Francisco are all within a two-hour drive. The city boasts a warm, family-friendly community with well-regarded schools, a growing arts and dining scene, and a strong agricultural heritage that feeds some of the best farm-to-table cuisine in the state. Affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a tight-knit professional community make Modesto an increasingly attractive choice for physicians seeking balance between career and lifestyle.