Cardiothoracic Surgeon

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$725k-$900k

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Job Description

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our surgical team. This full-time, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team that is committed to delivering exceptional surgical care and improving patient outcomes.

The selected physician will be joining two full-time, experienced cardiothoracic surgeons, providing a strong foundation of clinical expertise, mentorship, and collaborative support within the program. Position Highlights

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package

  • Guaranteed Base Salary: $725,000-$900,000
  • Sign-on bonus up to $150,000
  • $50,000 fellowship stipend
  • Relocation reimbursement up to $25,000
  • Continued Medical Education time and reimbursement
  • 250 cases per year covering Cardiac Surgery only
  • 1 in 3 call
  • 24 hour in house dedicated PA/NP coverage
  • Dedicated CT ICU
  • Positive work environment with a supportive and collaborative team
  • EPIC EMR with Provider Support team
  • Great opportunity for recent graduates
  • Education/Experience Requirements

Required

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.

Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.

  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  • Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
  • Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

Current NYS Certification/Licensure

Federal DEA Certification

Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

  • Department MG - SPEC - CARDIOTHORACIC SUR
  • Shift Days
  • Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

  • Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
  • Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
  • Union Non-Union
  • Pay Range $725,000 - $900,000

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiothoracic Surgeon will perform approximately 250 cardiac surgeries per year as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team. The role involves providing clinical expertise, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes within a hospital-based setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have completed a residency and internship in a related medical specialty. Applicants are required to be Board Certified or Board Eligible and possess a current NYS medical license and Federal DEA certification.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryTeam collaborationMedical documentationSymptom assessmentPatient educationSupervision

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$813k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $753k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 0.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Utica-Rome, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mohawk Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus up to $150,000
Fellowship Stipend $50,000
Relocation Reimbursement up to $25,000
CME Time and Reimbursement
EPIC EMR
Dedicated CT ICU
24/7 PA/NP Coverage