Since 1995, no hospital in the country has ranked higher than Cleveland Clinic in cardiac care, earning the No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking Cardiac Surgeons to join our perioperative management team and participate in the ICU care of patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery. These individuals will join the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic surgeons treat a wide variety of complex patients. These positions offer the opportunity to leverage state-of -the-art technology and expertise to manage patients in a collegial, team-focused environment. 

Requirements: Board Certified / Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery or equivalent certification, and a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio medical license.  A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience can be obtained with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. 

These positions offer the opportunity to engage in a rewarding practice of complex perioperative care while benefiting from these key features:

• Opportunity for research
• Focus on all aspects of perioperative care including bedside ICU procedures
• Collaboration with staff in the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• Competitive salary enhanced by an exceptional benefits package, relocation assistance, CME allowance, 401(a) Investment Pension Plan and 403(b) Match, Outstanding Health Care Coverage, Generous paid time off, holidays, personal and wellness day, back up daycare, maternity and parental leave and a collegial work environment

Marc Gillinov, MD

Chair, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Submit a Cover Letter and CV directly online

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Click HERE to learn more about the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

From its natural treasures such as Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to its many entertainment and cultural attractions, Cleveland is the place to be! Cleveland is home to 3 professional sports teams along with the nation’s second largest performing arts center, the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’re also a foodie town that ranks high on the global culinary map.

Our melting-pot culture with affordable homes and top rated public and private schools and universities, Cleveland provides excellent resources to live and learn.

Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer – Min/Fem/Disability/Vet.  Smoke/drug free environment

Requirements: Board Certified / Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery or equivalent certification, and a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio medical license.

About Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is one of the world's largest and busiest health centers. Patients come to Cleveland Clinic from all over the world. We offer advanced treatment for all illnesses and disorders of the body. We enjoy a strong reputation for outstanding quality care. U.S News & World Report has declared that we are among the top four "Best Hospitals" in America. In cardiology and cardiac surgery, we lead the nation. Our Heart Center has been ranked number one in America for fourteen years in row in U.S.News and World Report. Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute and Digestive Disease Center are ranked very near the top, and our specialties of orthopaedics, otolaryngology, nephrology, neurology/neurological surgery, rheumatology, pulmonary, endocrinology, and geriatrics are each among America's ten best in their fields. Other specialties noted for national excellence include ophthalmology, gynecology, cancer, and psychiatry. Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic offers highly specialized pediatric care in a family-centered atmosphere. It has been ranked the best children's hospital in Ohio by Child magazine. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 as a not-for-profit group pract...ice, integrating clinical and hospital care with research and physician education. In addition to our Cleveland location, we have Cleveland Clinic Florida, with a unified medical campus in Weston, Florida, offering the full spectrum of care. Cleveland Clinic has more than 1,800 salaried physicians on staff, representing approximately 120 specialties and subspecialties. In 2008, they provided a total of 3.3 million visits. Patients came to us from across America and from more than 80 nations. We also lead an extensive system of community hospitals in Cleveland called the Cleveland Clinic Hospitals. This system is made up of Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital, Lakewood Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Marymount Hospital, Euclid Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Huron Hospital, and South Pointe Hospital. With 2,957 staffed beds, Cleveland Clinic Hospitals offers broad geographic coverage, a full continuum of care, improved quality and lower cost of care to Northeast Ohio residents.

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