Cardiovascular Surgeon

About the Role

Chandler Regional Hospital and Medical Center (Dignity Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health) seeks a highly skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its thriving Cardiovascular Division. This role supports program growth and strategic expansion of advanced cardiac and aortic services within a robust cardiovascular program with high surgical volumes, strong cardiology alignment, and established market presence.

Opportunity Highlights

• Growing high-volume surgical program with opportunity for clinical leadership and market development
• High inpatient and outpatient demand; outpatient wait time: 2–3 weeks
• Established referral network of 50+ Cardiologists with immediate volume available
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac and aortic surgery
• Projected Surgical Volume: Current: >500 cases annually; Projected growth: approximately 700 cases
• Clinical Mix: Outpatient: 60%; Inpatient: 40%; Consults: 20–30 per week
• Typical Weekly Schedule: Clinic: 1 day per week; OR / Hospital: 4 days per week; Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 5-day workweek; Weekend coverage rotated among surgeons
• Call Structure: 1:3 call rotation (every third day and weekend)

Procedures

• CABG
• Complex valve repair and replacement
• TAVR (multidisciplinary structural heart program)
• Open and complex aortic surgery (root, ascending, arch, dissections)
• ECMO cannulation and management
• Advanced mechanical circulatory support

Practice Details

• Academic affiliation: Creighton University Affiliation
• Participation in STS registry / quality programs: Yes
• Dedicated APP support model: Yes
• ICU model: Closed
• Hybrid OR availability: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Training: MD or DO (IMG considered)
• Residency/Fellowship: Accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery training
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABTS)
• State License: Arizona (or ability to obtain)
• Experience Level: Minimum 5 years post-training preferred

Required Technical Skills

• Broad adult cardiothoracic expertise including: CABG (on- and off-pump)
• Complex valvular surgery (repair and replacement)
• TAVR participation within heart team model
• Aortic surgery (ascending, arch, root replacement, acute dissection management)
• ECMO (initiation) and partner in management
• Impella 5.0 and advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Trauma-related cardiac support
• Hybrid procedures and multidisciplinary structural heart collaboration welcomed

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona, employing approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. Physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students.