About the role
Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board Certified / Board Eligible)
San Juan, Puerto Rico | Relocation + Housing Support Available
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking two (2) Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive onsite cardiothoracic surgical services at a major federal healthcare facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon located anywhere in the United States who is open to relocating to Puerto Rico. Relocation assistance and room & board support will be structured to ensure a smooth transition.
This long-term contract offers stability, meaningful patient impact, and the ability to practice full-scope cardiothoracic surgery in a hospital-based setting serving a veteran population.
What Makes This Unique
✔ Relocation support available
✔ Housing / room & board assistance
✔ Open to physicians licensed in any U.S. state
✔ Long-term contract stability
✔ Meaningful federal patient population
✔ Island lifestyle with strong surgical case mix
Scope of Practice
The selected surgeon(s) will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care including:
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Open-heart surgery
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Inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department evaluations
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Pre- and post-operative management
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Cardiothoracic surgery consults
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Permanent pacemaker implantation (emergency cases)
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Pacemaker lead extraction (backup)
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Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures
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Backup for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases
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Cath Lab support (scheduled and emergency)
Services are performed onsite in an operating room and hospital-based setting.
Coverage Structure
Two credentialed surgeons are required to ensure continuous coverage.
Scheduled Elective Procedures & Clinics
Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
On-Call Coverage
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Weeknights (Mon & Wed) | 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM
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Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, weekends & holidays | 24-hour coverage
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Must be onsite within one (1) hour for emergency cases
Participation in weekly case review meetings required.
Qualifications
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MD or DO
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Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state)
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
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Active BLS and ACLS certification
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Ability to meet federal credentialing standards
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