Cardiac Surgeon Opportunities in Washington

The Center for Cardiovascular Health (CCH) at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) comprises over 180 providers in all cardiovascular specialties (Cardiology, Advanced HF, Electrophysiology, Interventional and Structural Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Anesthesiology). We are one of the largest providers of cardiac services in Western Washington. We have three tertiary care sites with comprehensive cardiovascular services, and perform over 1200 cardiac surgeries and 500 structural cases annually.

We are currently seeking talented Cardiac Surgeons to join our teams which provide some of the most advanced treatment options for cardiac conditions, with the lowest risk of mortality. Join us!

Full-time and PRN Opportunities

We perform all aspects of adult cardiac surgery including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic surgery, structural heart procedures, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, arrhythmia surgery and mechanical circulatory support. In addition, we offer comprehensive care for the most challenging cases including surgery for heart failure, redo cardiac surgery, complex aortic surgery, revisional and multi‑valve reconstructions and septal myectomy. Currently at VMMC we perform annually more than 400 major cardiac cases, have an established ECMO program and our annual structural heart volume is approximately 200 TAVRs, 50 Mitraclips and industry trials for transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve implantations.

Our team is active in clinical research with several clinical trials in cardiology, structural heart and cardiac surgery. Experience in ECMO/LVAD and TAVR preferred.

• MD/DO with completion of an ACGME‑accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in adult cardiothoracic surgery highly preferred
• New graduates with additional training will be considered.
• Board certified or eligible by American Board of Thoracic Surgeons

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey‑Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care management program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research.

VMFH is part of Common Spirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.

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For additional information you may email: michele.chacon.