Cardiothoracic Surgeon in San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board Certified / Board Eligible) San Juan, Puerto Rico | Relocation + Housing Support Available Opportunity Overview We are seeking two (2) Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive onsite cardiothoracic surgical services at a major federal healthcare facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon located anywhere in the United States who is open to relocating to Puerto Rico. Relocation assistance and room & board support will be structured to ensure a smooth transition. This long-term contract offers stability, meaningful patient impact, and the ability to practice full-scope cardiothoracic surgery in a hospital-based setting serving a veteran population. What Makes This Unique ✔ Relocation support available ✔ Housing / room & board assistance ✔ Open to physicians licensed in any U.S. state ✔ Long-term contract stability ✔ Meaningful federal patient population ✔ Island lifestyle with strong surgical case mix Scope of Practice The selected surgeon(s) will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care including: Open-heart surgery Inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department evaluations Pre- and post-operative management Cardiothoracic surgery consults Permanent pacemaker implantation (emergency cases) Pacemaker lead extraction (backup) Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures Backup for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases Cath Lab support (scheduled and emergency) Services are performed onsite in an operating room and hospital-based setting. Coverage Structure Two credentialed surgeons are required to ensure continuous coverage. Scheduled Elective Procedures & Clinics Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM On-Call Coverage Weeknights (Mon & Wed) | 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, weekends & holidays | 24-hour coverage Must be onsite within one (1) hour for emergency cases Participation in weekly case review meetings required. Qualifications MD or DO Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state) Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery Active BLS and ACLS certification Ability to meet federal credentialing standards