Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician
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Job Description
Why Join Us
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is a nationally recognized cardiac surgery destination — a 2023 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award recipient by Healthgrades, placing it among the top 10% of hospitals in the country for specialty cardiac care.
You'll join an established, collegial group of three cardiothoracic surgeons with the full-service infrastructure to support complex, high-acuity work. This is a rare opportunity to practice at the intersection of clinical excellence and a world-class South Florida lifestyle.
Position Highlights
- Cardiothoracic surgery position joining an active group of 3 surgeons
- Based at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Comprehensive Cardiac Service Line Including
- Coronary screening and cardiac catheterization
- Electrophysiology and AFib ablation/laparoscopic AFib surgery
- TAVR, TCAR, and convergent procedure
- ASD repair, PVL closure, and vascular surgery
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
- Healthgrades-recognized program — top 10% nationally in cardiac surgery
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- PTO and CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance provided
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Deferred compensation program
- Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
- Board certified or board eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Why Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens sits at the northern edge of Palm Beach County, offering a polished, resort-style quality of life without the density of Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
The area features top-rated public and private schools, championship golf, pristine Atlantic beaches, and an outstanding dining and retail scene anchored by Downtown at the Gardens.
With no state income tax, a strong real estate market, and easy access to PBI and MIA airports, Palm Beach Gardens consistently ranks among Florida's most desirable communities for professionals and families alike.
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years.
The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the areas leaders in cardiac care.
PBGMC also offers award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
Perform complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures to treat diseases of the chest, heart, and lungs. Provide comprehensive surgical care and management for patients requiring thoracic interventions.
Requirements
Must possess a doctorate degree and the necessary medical licensure for cardiothoracic surgery. Requires extensive clinical training and expertise in surgical specialties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 95% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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