We are a physician-led, multi-facility health organisation looking for a skilled Cardiovascular surgeon. If you have a proven track record and solid educational and training background, you may be the perfect fit for this position. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, along with highly-trained support staff to enable you to offer patients the best possible care. The position may require long work hours, including emergency on-call requirements. In return for your commitment, we offer you competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes covering your costs for insurance and continuing education or other necessary training. This position also comes with the benefit of an established patient base and guaranteed referrals.

Cardiovascular Surgeon Duties and Responsibilities

• Examining patients that suffer from heart issues.
• Making diagnoses.
• Determining treatments and surgical procedures.
• Performing surgical procedures to correct, improve, and remove heart problems.
• Advising on lifestyle changes post surgery.
• Develop and recommend treatment plans, including whether surgery is the best option for the patient.
• Discuss the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of surgical procedures with patients and their families.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, etc.) to coordinate patient care.

• Perform various types of cardiovascular surgeries such as:

• • Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair or replacement
• Aneurysm repair
• Heart transplants
• Repair of congenital heart defects
• Vascular surgeries, such as carotid artery surgery
• Use specialized equipment like heart-lung machines and advanced surgical tools to perform procedures.
• Monitor patients closely after surgery to ensure proper recovery.
• Manage complications, such as infections, bleeding, or cardiac arrhythmias.
• Collaborate with critical care teams to provide post-operative care in the ICU.
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to monitor recovery and assess the effectiveness of the surgery.
• Adjust medications or treatment plans based on the patient’s recovery progress.
• Provide lifestyle recommendations to help prevent future cardiovascular issues.
• Stay updated on advancements in cardiovascular treatments and surgical techniques.
• Participate in research studies or clinical trials to contribute to the development of new therapies or surgical procedures.
• Attend medical conferences and continuing education programs to refine skills and stay current in the field.
• Mentor and train medical students, interns, and residents in cardiovascular surgery techniques and procedures.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Medical Degree and specialization degree in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Stable work history as a Cardiovascular Surgeon, log book required
• At least a 5-year surgery residency.
• License to practice.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Patience.

• Examining patients that suffer from heart issues.
• Making diagnoses.
• Determining treatments and surgical procedures.
• Performing surgical procedures to correct, improve, and remove heart problems.
• Advising on lifestyle changes post surgery.
• Develop and recommend treatment plans, including whether surgery is the best option for the patient.
• Discuss the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes of surgical procedures with patients and their families.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team (cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, etc.) to coordinate patient care.
• Perform various types of cardiovascular surgeries such as