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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Facility Name: Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Schedule: Full time
Malpractice coverage with tail
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Advanced Clinical Care: Perform a wide array of procedures, including TAVR, Watchman, and MitraClip, alongside complex cases such as aneurysm repair, CABG, aortic replacement, AVR, and sternotomy.
- Collaboration: You will collaborate closely with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team comprising 1 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 3 PAs, 1 RN, 1 MA, and 1 Surgery Scheduler, ensuring exceptional, coordinated care for every patient.
- Patient & Hospital Leadership: Serve as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, and participate in inpatient/outpatient consultations (including on-call schedules).
- Comprehensive Care Coordination: Partner with case management to coordinate thorough discharge planning and ensure appropriate documentation that meets insurance requirements.
- Quality & Academic Engagement: Champion cost-effectiveness and quality improvement initiatives, accept physician referrals, and participate in academic programs including medical education and research as requested.
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Required Credential(s):
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One or more of the following:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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One or more of the following:
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
- None required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Facility Name: Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital
Schedule: Full time
Malpractice coverage with tail
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Advanced Clinical Care: Perform a wide array of procedures, including TAVR, Watchman, and MitraClip, alongside complex cases such as aneurysm repair, CABG, aortic replacement, AVR, and sternotomy.
- Collaboration: You will collaborate closely with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team comprising 1 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 3 PAs, 1 RN, 1 MA, and 1 Surgery Scheduler, ensuring exceptional, coordinated care for every patient.
- Patient & Hospital Leadership: Serve as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, and participate in inpatient/outpatient consultations (including on-call schedules).
- Comprehensive Care Coordination: Partner with case management to coordinate thorough discharge planning and ensure appropriate documentation that meets insurance requirements.
- Quality & Academic Engagement: Champion cost-effectiveness and quality improvement initiatives, accept physician referrals, and participate in academic programs including medical education and research as requested.
-
Required Credential(s):
-
One or more of the following:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
-
One or more of the following:
- Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
- None required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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, Park Nicollet, and Emplify Health, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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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