Description
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunities in Washington
The Center for Cardiovascular Health (CCH) at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) comprises over 180 providers in all cardiovascular specialties (Cardiology, Advanced HF, Electrophysiology, Interventional and Structural Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Anesthesiology). We are one of the largest providers of cardiac services in Western Washington. We have three tertiary care sites with comprehensive cardiovascular services, and perform over 1200 cardiac surgeries and 500 structural cases annually.
We are currently seeking talented Cardiac Surgeons to join our teams which provide some of the most advanced treatment options for cardiac conditions, with the lowest risk of mortality. Join us!
Silverdale, Washington
Seattle, Washington
We perform all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic surgery, structural heart procedures, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, arrhythmia surgery and mechanical circulatory support. In addition, we offer comprehensive care for the most challenging cases including surgery for heart failure, redo cardiac surgery, complex aortic surgery, revisional and multi-valve reconstructions and septal myectomy. Currently at VMMC we perform annually more than 400 major cardiac cases, have an established ECMO program and our annual structural heart volume is approximately 200 TAVRs, 50 Mitraclips and industry trials for transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve implantations. Our team is active in clinical research with several clinical trials in cardiology, structural heart and cardiac surgery. Experience in ECMO/LVAD and TAVR preferred.
Both positions require:
- MD/DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery highly preferred
- New graduates with additional training will be considered.
- Board certified or eligible by American Board of Thoracic Surgeons
About Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Our integrated health system has nearly 1,500 hospital beds including Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled-nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS; Benaroya Research Institute, internationally recognized for autoimmune disease research; and Virginia Mason Institute, a teaching organization which coaches health care professionals and others around the world in the Virginia Mason Production System, an innovative lean management method for improving quality and safety.
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. Our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
To learn more about us, visit https://providers.commonspirit.careers/.
For additional information you may email: michele.chacon@commonspirit.org.
