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The position is for a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with at least five years experience to join a regional referral center in Oakland, CA with a balanced case mix of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, a 1:3 call schedule, and opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in a physician-led group offering competitive salary plus production bonus and shareholder track.
1:3 call schedule
Regional referral center · Medical center · 50% adult cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic surgery
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Research expectations or opportunities indicated
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$837k$1150k$1250k
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$836,500 – $1,250,000
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Hybrid
$837k$1150k$1250k
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Opportunity Information Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Oakland, CA) Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking an experienced Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a minimum of five years of post-training experience to join its established cardiothoracic surgery program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, in Oakland, California. Practice Highlights Established regional referral center serving the East Bay and Northern California Collegial and collaborative practice environment with strong multidisciplinary partnerships Approximately 50% adult cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic surgery 1:3 call schedule Physician-owned and physician-led medical group with the operational and administrative support of Sutter Health Opportunities to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement, and program development Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care across adult cardiac and thoracic surgery (50% adult cardiac surgery and 50% thoracic surgery) Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, complex aortic procedures, and lung surgery Manage acute and chronic aortic syndromes, including aortic dissections Collaborate closely with interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure, structural heart, cardiovascular imaging, and pulmonology teams Join an established regional referral center and help shape the future of cardiothoracic care within one of Northern California's leading physician-led healthcare organizations. Please direct inquiries to Brett Sheridan, MD (Chief of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, SWBMG) Qualifications Current Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery required Minimum five years of post-training experience Expertise in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valvular, and aortic procedures Expertise in thoracic surgery, including lung resection and general thoracic procedures Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team Join Us and Enjoy Competitive salary plus production based bonus Shareholder track Comprehensive benefits and CME allowance Generous retirement program, 401(k), HSA Relocation assistance Supportive culture that promotes work-life balance with Flex Time Off Access to a large, integrated multispecialty physician network Clinical autonomy within a physician-led organization Collegial practice environment with opportunities for professional growth Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)* *As a physician with SWBMG providing services to the nonprofit Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation, this position meets employer eligibility criteria for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under the California state law exception. Organization Details Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier physician-owned and physician-led multispecialty medical group recognized nationally for excellence in quality, innovation, and physician leadership. With nearly 500 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, SWBMG delivers integrated care spanning primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary services throughout Northern California. The operational and administrative support of Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation allows physicians to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care with a commitment to innovation, access, and quality. Organization Highlights: Physician-owned and physician-led governance model Strong, collaborative physician culture Deep subspecialty expertise across disciplines Commitment to innovation and patient-centered care Active participation in medical education and clinical research Community Information Located in Oakland, the practice offers convenient access to all that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. Enjoy world-class dining, arts and culture, professional sports, and year-round outdoor recreation, with easy access to the Pacific Coast, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park. 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We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.