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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida

Cardiovascular Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic in Florida is seeking a highly qualified board-eligible or board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our growing surgical team.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust clinical background, have experience in thoracic transplantation as well as subspecialty expertise in adult cardiac surgery, and share a commitment to academic and scholarly excellence.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of growing surgical practice within a world-renowned institution dedicated to providing outstanding patient care.

Mayo Clinic Florida ranks #1 in Florida and #19 in the United States by the U.S. News and World Report with excellent scores in outcomes and experience. We are the highest volume heart and lung transplant center in Florida and a top 10 center in the nation.

In addition to a broad-based practice in adult cardiac surgery and the close ties with other Mayo Clinic sites, Mayo Clinic Florida excels at providing streamlined patient care and excellent opportunities for academic and scholarly activities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform complex cardiac surgical procedures with a focus on patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Manage heart and lung failure using advanced surgical techniques and technologies, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and heart and lung transplantation.

Drive innovation and excellence in clinical practice, staying abreast of the latest advancements in cardiovascular surgery.

Engage in ongoing academic and scholarly activities, contributing to laboratory or clinical research projects.

Mentor and educate surgical fellows and other healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care and develop individualized treatment plans.

Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee at Coleman.Katelyn@mayo.edu.

Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae (CV) and a letter of interest outlining their qualifications, relevant clinical, research, and/or educational experience, and career goals. The letter should also describe the candidate's interest in the position and how their background aligns with the role.

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible candidates in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada preferred. Candidates who are not board-certified will be considered based on their qualifications and clinical experience.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship.
  • M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree with eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Florida.
  • Demonstrated evidence of continued academic and scholarly activity in laboratory and/or clinical research.
  • Superb clinician with a deep understanding of cardiovascular surgery, mechanical cardiac support, and heart and lung transplantation.
  • Ability to drive ongoing practice innovation and adopt new methodologies to enhance patient care.
  • Adept at mentoring and educating surgical fellows, residents, and other members of the healthcare team.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Heart transplantationAcademic teachingMultidisciplinary collaborationSurgical innovation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiovascular Surgeon at Mayo Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 876 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
12% this job
Relocation assistance
9%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 876 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
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