<p>A large, integrated health system in Dallas, Texas is recruiting a fellowship-trained Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a growing Cardiovascular service line. The practice is cardiac-focused, supported by robotic surgical capability, and structured around a single-hospital model that keeps your clinical environment consistent and collegial. Total compensation exceeds $1 million, and Texas's zero state income tax meaningfully amplifies take-home pay. This is a high-growth opportunity — the group is expanding to five cardiac surgeons — with real runway for subspecialty influence and program development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Total compensation package exceeding $1 million annually</li> <li>Base salary plus RVU productivity incentive, call pay, and quality bonus</li> <li>No Texas state income tax — a significant net compensation advantage</li> <li>Sign-on bonus</li> <li>Relocation assistance</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, and additional coverage)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary focus on cardiac surgery cases; thoracic surgery can be incorporated into the practice at the surgeon's discretion — not required</li> <li>Robotic surgical platform available on-site</li> <li>Single-hospital practice model — consistent OR environment, established nursing and perfusion teams</li> <li>Group expanding to a total of five cardiac surgeons, reflecting active health system investment in the cardiovascular service line</li> <li>Part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, with the referral network and infrastructure that comes with it</li> <li>Significant growth potential as the cardiothoracic program scales — opportunity to shape clinical protocols, case mix, and program direction</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Cardiothoracic Surgery (American Board of Thoracic Surgery)</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with high-volume cardiac surgical caseload as the primary scope of practice</li> <li>Robotic surgical experience or willingness to train on available robotic platform</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Dallas sits at the center of one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the United States, offering a cosmopolitan lifestyle with no state income tax, a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, and a diverse culinary, arts, and professional sports scene. The broader DFW metroplex provides access to top-ranked public and private schools, multiple international airports, and a wide range of suburban communities — from urban neighborhoods in Uptown and Oak Lawn to family-oriented suburbs like Frisco, Southlake, and Plano — making it an easy relocation for physicians at any stage of career or family life.</p>