<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 platform includes a hybrid OR and robotic surgical system, and you will work alongside one other CT surgeon in a physician-led, collaborative environment. With a structured clinic-to-OR schedule, compensated shared call, and a city that offers 350 days of sunshine and UNESCO-recognized cuisine, this role is built for a surgeon ready to grow a high-acuity practice without sacrificing quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Malpractice coverage with tail protection included</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>CME allowance with dedicated conference time</li> <li>Generous PTO</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance</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>Structured weekly schedule: 1–2 days in clinic, 3–4 days in the OR</li> <li>Clinic volume of approximately 12 patients per day; 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 cardiovascular program with co-located specialists in interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapies, and electrophysiology</li> <li>Dedicated administrative and clinical support: practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary culture within a physician-governed 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 sits within a ring of five mountain ranges in the Sonoran Desert and delivers 350 days of sunshine annually alongside 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 heritage rooted in centuries of Sonoran, Mexican, and Native American tradition. 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 connections to major hubs, and Phoenix is a 90-minute drive north for additional metropolitan amenities.</p>