Description

Virtua Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with expertise in ventricular assist devices (VADs) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to join our established and growing team in South Jersey. This position offers a balanced practice that includes the full spectrum of general adult cardiothoracic surgical cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who enjoys a diverse operative practice while also playing a key role in the growth and advancement of Virtua’s mechanical circulatory support program.

Position Highlights

• Combined practice of general adult cardiothoracic surgery and advanced heart failure/MCS
• Durable VAD implantation, management, and explantation
• Participation in temporary MCS, including Impella and ECMO
• Broad adult cardiothoracic case mix including coronary revascularization and valve surgery, with additional procedures aligned to program needs and surgeon expertise
• Shared call within a collegial, established cardiothoracic surgery group
• Close collaboration with advanced heart failure cardiology, cardiac anesthesia, ICU teams, and VAD coordinators
• Opportunities for program development, education, and research

Responsibilities

• Perform general adult cardiothoracic surgical cases in addition to VAD/MCS procedures
• Provide surgical care for advanced heart failure patients across the continuum
• Participate in perioperative and longitudinal management of MCS patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support quality, safety, and outcomes
• Contribute to service line growth, protocol development, and quality initiatives

Qualifications

• MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Fellowship training or significant experience in VAD and mechanical circulatory support
• Strong commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care

Virtua Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including malpractice coverage
• Dedicated PA support and experienced VAD coordinators
• Practice in a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system with strong community roots

Join Virtua Cardiothoracic Surgery and enjoy a comprehensive cardiothoracic practice while helping advance life-saving therapies for patients with advanced heart failure. 

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all physician roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $772,500.00 per year.  Final compensation for this role will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors.

If you’re interested in hearing more about our opportunity, please contact Courtney at VMGRecruiting@virtua.org

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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