
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
Job Description
Carondelet Medical Group (CMG) is one of Southern Arizona's largest and most respected multi-specialty groups — and our cardiovascular team is among the region's best. With more than 100 providers and a physician-led culture backed by strong administrative infrastructure, you'll have everything you need to focus on what matters most: exceptional patient care. Step into a well-established practice with a collaborative cardiovascular team that includes interventional cardiology, advanced heart valve therapies, and electrophysiology — all supported by state-of-the-art facilities across the Tucson area.
Position Highlights- Full-time, employed opportunity with CMG
- Clinic schedule: 1–2 days per week with approximately 12 patients per day
- Surgical schedule: 3–4 OR days per week with 5–7 surgeries weekly
- Shared, compensated call coverage across two facilities alongside one other CT surgeon
- Access to a hybrid OR and robotic surgical platform
- Dedicated support team including a practice manager, medical assistant, and surgery scheduler
- Centralized billing, credentialing, and HR resources — so you can stay focused on patient care
- Dedicated marketing and business development team to help grow your practice
- Affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital, a 2024 AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award recipient and designated Cardiac Receiving Center
- Competitive base salary
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
- MD or DO
- Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
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