<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 strong — with an established cardiovascular program built around interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapies, and electrophysiology. You will operate within a physician-led, collaborative culture supported by a hybrid OR and robotic surgical platform, sharing call with one other CT surgeon across two facilities. The schedule is structured for sustainable, high-volume surgical practice without sacrificing quality of life in one of the Southwest's most livable cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available</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> <li>Full-time employed (W-2) engagement within a physician-led organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Structured weekly schedule: 1–2 days in clinic, 3–4 days in the OR</li> <li>Clinic volume of approximately 12 patients per clinic day</li> <li>Surgical volume of 5–7 cases per week</li> <li>Shared, compensated hospital call coverage split with one other CT surgeon across two facilities</li> <li>Hybrid OR and robotic surgical platform on site</li> <li>Integrated multidisciplinary cardiovascular team including interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapy specialists, and electrophysiology</li> <li>Part of a 100-plus provider multi-specialty group — one of the largest in Southern Arizona</li> <li>Dedicated administrative support: practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler</li> <li>Physician-led organization with a collaborative, multidisciplinary culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree 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 delivers 350 days of sunshine, dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery framed by five mountain ranges, and a cost of living that allows physicians to build meaningful long-term wealth. Outdoor recreation is exceptional — 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 heritage spanning Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American traditions. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant intellectual and cultural scene, and family-friendly master-planned communities in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana offer excellent public and private schools. Tucson International Airport provides direct access to major hubs, and Phoenix is a straightforward 90-minute drive north for additional amenities.</p>