Entry Level Cardiac Surgeon Jobs
New grad cardiac surgeon jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong residency rotations or fellowship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Inova Health, SIU Medicine, and Cleveland Clinic hiring at this level now.
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Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes.
By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.
We are looking to add to our talented team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Applicants are requested to have training and/or experience with Adult cardiac (CABG, AVR, aortic dissection, ECMO, Impella, TAVR etc), general thoracic surgery (thoracotomy, lung resection, chest tube mgmt., decortication, esophageal perforations), and TEVAR. Robotic experience a plus.
In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
- Good call distribution
- A wide variety of cases
- Supportive team and colleagues, including APC support
- Dedicated ICU with anesthesia attending
Benefits
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Relevant experience and/or training
- Must be BC/BE
- A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes.
By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.
We are looking to add to our talented team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Applicants are requested to have training and/or experience with Adult cardiac (CABG, AVR, aortic dissection, ECMO, Impella, TAVR etc), general thoracic surgery (thoracotomy, lung resection, chest tube mgmt., decortication, esophageal perforations), and TEVAR. Robotic experience a plus.
In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
- Good call distribution
- A wide variety of cases
- Supportive team and colleagues, including APC support
- Dedicated ICU with anesthesia attending
Benefits
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
- Starting Bonus
- Resident and Fellow Educational Stipends
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
- CME Time and Allowance
- Relocation (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Relevant experience and/or training
- Must be BC/BE
- A valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY
Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
.
Location
Interested? Get In Touch.
Send your CV or contact your recruiter to learn more about this opportunity.
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Entry Level Cardiac Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cardiac surgeon job?
Employers hiring entry level cardiac surgeons look for completed residency training in cardiothoracic or general surgery, board eligibility, and hands-on operative experience from fellowships or clinical rotations. A strong letter of recommendation from a supervising attending and documented case volume in cardiac procedures give candidates a clear edge. Applying to hospitals with structured onboarding programs for new attendings improves your chances significantly.
Which companies hire entry level cardiac surgeons?
Companies hiring entry level cardiac surgeons right now include Inova Health, SIU Medicine, and Cleveland Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from academic medical centers, large health systems, and community hospitals building out their cardiovascular surgery departments.
Are there remote entry level cardiac surgeon jobs?
Yes, though remote work is limited in this hands-on surgical specialty. About 0% of entry level cardiac surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, post-operative follow-up care, or administrative and research roles adjacent to clinical surgery rather than operating room work.
Are these new grad cardiac surgeon jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior cardiac surgeon roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of attending experience, accepts fellowship completion in lieu of independent practice history, or explicitly notes that new graduates from accredited cardiothoracic surgery programs are encouraged to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level cardiac surgeons?
Entry Level cardiac surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because expanding cardiac programs, aging patient populations, and retiring senior surgeons create consistent openings for newly trained attendings ready to step into supervised or independent practice.