Job Description
CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic (CTC) in Corpus Christi, TX, are seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding team. CTC-Thomas Spann is a multi-specialty provider serving the Corpus Christi, Alice, Beeville, and Kingsville communities. The group consists of a network of 75+ primary care providers and 65+ specialty providers across a range of subspecialties including cardiology, neurosurgery, general surgery, colorectal…
surgery, gastroenterology and more. We are seeking a candidate to help build our integrated delivery network for cardiovascular surgery and ensure our 550+ heart patients continue to receive care in the Coastal Bend. Additional program development opportunities in robotic lung and structural heart pending candidate areas of interest. Join a robust, Chest Pain Accredited cardiovascular program at the premier tertiary care center for the Coastal Bend.
Position Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery (CV or CT Surgeon)
- Call: 1:2 to start
- Scope: Bread-and-butter CV surgery, structural heart, Watchman, and EP support.
- Growth Opportunity: Opportunity to build and shape the practice from the ground up, including the potential development of a local robotic thoracic program (keeping cases that currently go to San Antonio local).
- Support Team: Cardiac First Assistants (FAs) with an opportunity to transition to a PA/APC model in OR. APC model for support for floor rounding and clinics.
- Referral Base: Extremely strong internal referral network alongside a 600,000 catchment area.
- Facilities: Dedicated CVORs and team, CV ICU, single partnership for ICU, Hospitalist Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline is also a dynamic teaching facility featuring active Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine residency programs, alongside a brand-new multi-million-dollar Hybrid OR at our Shoreline Campus.
City Details
- Corpus Christi has seen tremendous growth over the last 5 years with a booming coastal economy and thriving local arts and dining scene.
- Tesla plant and regional industry growth have brought in hundreds of new young families to the area, creating a vibrant community feel.
- White sandy beaches off nearby Padre Island, world-class windsurfing, excellent deep-sea fishing, bird watching, and hunting opportunities.
- Laguna Madre Bay - The Laguna Madre is one of only six hypersaline lagoons in the world, offering unmatched kayaking and boating.
- Family-friendly coastal living with excellent local school options, vibrant neighborhoods, and no state income tax in Texas.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary guarantee
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Retirement with employer match
- CME allowance
- Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Time away from practice
Qualifications
- Must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of Texas.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in CV or CT Surgery.
Recruiter Contact Information
Veronica Coley
veronica.coley@christushealth.org
