<p>A full-time employed Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in Tucson, Arizona places you inside one of Southern Arizona's largest multi-specialty groups — more than 100 providers across the region — with an established cardiovascular program built around interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapies, and electrophysiology. The surgical infrastructure is purpose-built for a high-performing CT surgeon: a hybrid OR, a robotic surgical platform, and shared call split between just two CT surgeons across two facilities. With a structured OR-heavy schedule, dedicated administrative support, and a physician-led organization, this role is designed for a surgeon who wants to operate and build — not manage bureaucracy.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employed position within a physician-led, multi-specialty group of more than 100 providers across Southern Arizona</li> <li>OR-weighted schedule: 3–4 days per week in the OR, 1–2 days per week in clinic</li> <li>Surgical volume of approximately 5–7 cases per week; clinic volume of approximately 12 patients per clinic day</li> <li>Shared, compensated hospital call coverage split between two CT surgeons across two facilities</li> <li>Hybrid OR and robotic surgical platform on site</li> <li>Integrated cardiovascular program with co-located specialists in interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapies, and electrophysiology</li> <li>Dedicated practice support team: practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary culture within a physician-led organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO from an accredited institution</li> <li>Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery required</li> <li>3–5 years of post-training clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson offers 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery framed by five mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful financial equity. World-class outdoor recreation is immediately accessible — Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park at the city limits, and Mount Lemmon's alpine terrain just 45 minutes away — while Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation (the first in the United States) reflects a culinary culture rooted in centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American tradition. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant intellectual and cultural scene, and family-friendly communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana offer excellent public and private schools alongside a welcoming, established character. Tucson International Airport provides direct access to major hubs, and Phoenix is a 90-minute drive north for additional metropolitan amenities.</p>