Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Camden, NJ - Health

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If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly

Hours:

40

Additional Locations: Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill

Cardiothoracic Surgeon - VAD / Mechanical Circulatory Support

Virtua Medical Group | South Jersey

Virtua Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking a board‑certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with expertise in ventricular assist devices (VADs) and mechanical circulatory support (MCS) to join our established and growing team in South Jersey. This position offers a balanced practice that includes the full spectrum of general adult cardiothoracic surgical cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who enjoys a diverse operative practice while also playing a key role in the growth and advancement of Virtua's mechanical circulatory support program.

• Combined practice of general adult cardiothoracic surgery and advanced heart failure/MCS
• Durable VAD implantation, management, and explantation
• Participation in temporary MCS, including Impella and ECMO
• Broad adult cardiothoracic case mix including coronary revascularization and valve surgery, with additional procedures aligned to program needs and surgeon expertise
• Shared call within a collegial, established cardiothoracic surgery group
• Close collaboration with advanced heart failure cardiology, cardiac anesthesia, ICU teams, and VAD coordinators
• Opportunities for program development, education, and research

• Perform general adult cardiothoracic surgical cases in addition to VAD/MCS procedures
• Provide surgical care for advanced heart failure patients across the continuum
• Participate in perioperative and longitudinal management of MCS patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support quality, safety, and outcomes
• Contribute to service line growth, protocol development, and quality initiatives

• MD or DO;
  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Fellowship training or significant experience in VAD and mechanical circulatory support
• Eligible for medical licensure in New Jersey
• Strong commitment to teamwork and patient‑centered care

• Competitive compensation with productivity and quality incentives
• Comprehensive benefits, including malpractice coverage
• Dedicated APP support and experienced VAD coordinators
• Practice in a mission‑driven, not‑for‑profit health system with strong community roots

Join Virtua Cardiothoracic Surgery and enjoy a comprehensive cardiothoracic practice while helping advance life‑saving therapies for patients with advanced heart failure.

The minimum base salary…