About this opportunity
Sutter West Bay Medical Group lists this Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Join a Growing Cardiovascular Program in San Francisco opportunity in millbrae, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Opportunity Information
Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is seeking a full-time Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding Cardiothoracic Surgery program in San Francisco, California.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, patient-centered cardiovascular team dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will work closely with cardiologists, intensivists, advanced practice providers, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services.
This opportunity is open to both experienced surgeons and graduating cardiothoracic surgery fellows interested in joining a collaborative, high-quality cardiovascular program serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and teamwork while providing outstanding patient care across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing regional program while helping expand access to advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgical care throughout the Bay Area.
Location: San Francisco, California
Opportunity Details:
Provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Perform a broad range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including elective and urgent interventions
Evaluate and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, cardiac tumors, thoracic malignancies, and other complex cardiothoracic conditions
Collaborate closely with cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, and intensivists to develop individualized treatment plans
Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic case conferences and quality initiatives
Provide preoperative consultation, perioperative management, and postoperative follow-up care
Support development and growth of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services throughout the region
Utilize evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and optimize outcomes
Participate in call coverage and emergent surgical care as part of a collaborative surgical team
Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and program development initiatives
Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the Epic electronic health record
Work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary cardiovascular program focused on exceptional patient outcomes
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency/fellowship training program, or current enrollment in an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship with anticipated completion prior to start date
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery; current Board Certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery preferred
Eligible for unrestricted California medical licensure
Current DEA registration
Expertise or advanced training in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valvular, and aortic procedures
Expertise or advanced training in thoracic surgery, including lung resection and general thoracic procedures
New graduates and fellows are encouraged to apply
Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary team
Strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and evidence-based care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems preferred
Join Us and Enjoy
Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required
Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
Organization Details
Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)
Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.
SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
Why This Matters for You
Joining Sutter means more than stepping into a role - it's an opportunity to:
Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
Contribute to expanding access to world-class healthcare in San Francisco
Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Worksite address
millbrae, CA, 94031, US
Who can apply
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