Cardiovascular Surgeon Jobs
Cardiovascular Surgeon jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and private cardiothoracic practices, at every level from early-attending to senior surgeon and department chief, with specializations in minimally invasive surgery, congenital heart disease, and aortic repair. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible cardiac surgeon with expertise in aortic surgery to join our cardiac surgery and endovascular practice. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume, quaternary care program recognized for innovation, quality, and multidisciplinary care.
The selected candidate will play a key role in advancing Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive aortic program across the clinical, academic, and research missions of the institution.
Qualifications
- MD/DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular aortic procedures
- Experience with surgical treatment of complex aortic pathologies
- Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
The minimum starting salary for Surgical specialties may range from $307,250 to $843,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kate Coleman
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible cardiac surgeon with expertise in aortic surgery to join our cardiac surgery and endovascular practice. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-volume, quaternary care program recognized for innovation, quality, and multidisciplinary care.
The selected candidate will play a key role in advancing Mayo Clinic’s comprehensive aortic program across the clinical, academic, and research missions of the institution.
Qualifications
- MD/DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Thoracic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Demonstrated expertise in open and endovascular aortic procedures
- Experience with surgical treatment of complex aortic pathologies
- Eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota
Exemption Status
Exempt
Compensation Detail
The minimum starting salary for Surgical specialties may range from $307,250 to $843,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
1.0 FTE
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Kate Coleman
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiovascular surgeon jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship
- Active or eligible board certification through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Documented procedural volume in open cardiac, valve, and aortic surgery
- Experience with minimally invasive or robotic-assisted cardiothoracic techniques
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification or equivalent
Tips for Your Cardiovascular Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV for each subspecialty
Highlight your case volume in the procedures each position emphasizes, whether that's TAVR, robotic mitral repair, or open aortic surgery. Listing raw numbers of cases performed is far more persuasive than a generic summary of surgical experience.
Verify board certification requirements early
Many hospital credentialing committees require active board certification through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery before you can apply for privileges. Confirm your certification status and expiration date before submitting applications so no offer gets delayed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cardiovascular surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by program volume and structure
A high-volume academic program and a community hospital with a single-surgeon service demand very different skill sets and schedules. Identify which environment fits your practice style before targeting openings, and let that filter your shortlist from the start.
Prepare a structured operative outcomes summary
Credentialing committees and department chairs routinely request your mortality and complication rates for core procedures. Compile a clean one-page outcomes summary from your institutional data before interviews so you can share it on request without scrambling.
Negotiate call structure and support alongside compensation
Call frequency, APP support, perfusionist availability, and access to hybrid OR suites directly affect your quality of life and what you can safely offer patients. Ask specific questions about these during the offer stage, not after you have signed.
Cardiovascular Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cardiovascular surgeons?
The companies hiring the most cardiovascular surgeons right now include Ascension, Mon Health, and Mayo Clinic, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large academic health systems and integrated regional hospital networks consistently represent the highest share of active postings.
How many cardiovascular surgeon jobs are remote?
About 0% of cardiovascular surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the inherently hands-on nature of operative surgical practice. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or telehealth work include post-operative follow-up, preoperative consultation, and second-opinion case review for complex valve or aortic disease.
How do you become a cardiovascular surgeon?
You complete a four-year medical degree, followed by a general surgery residency, and then a two-to-three-year accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship. After fellowship, you pursue board certification through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery by passing written and oral examinations. Most surgeons then enter practice under a proctored credentialing period at their hiring institution before gaining full independent privileges.
Can you get hired as a cardiovascular surgeon without prior attending experience?
Yes, many programs hire directly out of fellowship for entry-level attending roles, particularly at high-volume academic centers that have established mentorship and proctoring structures. Your fellowship case log, operative outcomes data, and letters from your training program directors carry more weight than prior attending tenure. Targeting institutions with structured new-surgeon onboarding significantly improves your chances of a successful first placement.
What does the cardiovascular surgeon interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screening with a physician recruiter or department administrator, followed by an on-site visit that includes meetings with the division chief, cardiac surgery partners, anesthesiology leadership, and sometimes hospital administration. You may present a case or outcomes summary, tour the OR and hybrid suite, and discuss call structure and case mix. A credentialing review and reference checks follow any verbal offer before a formal contract is issued.
Where can I find and apply to cardiovascular surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to cardiovascular surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty, preferred setting, and geographic preference, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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