Cardiothoracic & Transplant Surgeon – Leadership Opportunity INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK

About the role

The candidate will join a collaborative team of cardiothoracic, transplant, VAD, and critical care specialists dedicated to delivering cardiothoracic surgical care including advanced heart and lung therapies. This role includes clinical responsibilities along with program leadership and development, quality improvement, and strategic vision for the continued growth of our transplant and MCS programs. INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital is home to Oklahoma’s only heart and lung transplant center, a Top 10 national program for LVAD implantation volume, and features a 24/7 ECMO and MCS program supported by experienced perfusionists, intensivists, and advanced practitioners. The hospital offers a comprehensive cardiopulmonary physician group with advanced imaging, cardiology subspecialties, and state‑of‑the‑art surgical facilities (new heart tower opened 2024), along with competitive compensation and benefits, academic and research opportunities, and a strong culture of innovation and patient‑centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care in adult cardiac, thoracic, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support.
• Serve as a clinical leader within the transplant and MCS programs, partnering with hospital leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advance program development, quality initiatives, and innovation across heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ECMO, and complex cardiothoracic surgery.
• Participate in call coverage in a shared, team‑oriented model.
• Thoroughly evaluates and manages each patient appropriately and documents information completely by use of written notes or dictation on a timely basis.
• Identifies relevant medical issues accurately and uses appropriate procedures and testing.
• Completes and maintains problem list, medication list, disease management forms, preventative maintenance flow sheets and other medical record forms.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medical management plans as directed by the Medical Operating Committee.
• Provides direction to staff members for an efficient and smooth running team.
• Ensures fiscal viability of the practice.
• Complies with policies and procedures if applicable.

Qualifications

• Experienced cardiothoracic surgeon.
• Board‑certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Completion of fellowship training in heart and/or lung transplantation and MCS preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced heart failure surgery, transplant, LVAD, ECMO, and complex cardiothoracic care.
• Record of leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Oklahoma MD or DO license; BE/BC.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Academic and research opportunities.
• Strong culture of innovation and patient‑centered care.