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Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Board Certified / Board Eligible) San Juan, Puerto Rico | Relocation + Housing Support Available Opportunity Overview We are seeking two (2) Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons to provide comprehensive onsite cardiothoracic surgical services at a major federal healthcare facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon located anywhere in the United States who is open to relocating to Puerto Rico. Relocation assistance and room & board support will be structured to ensure a smooth transition. This long-term contract offers stability, meaningful patient impact, and the ability to practice full-scope cardiothoracic surgery in a hospital-based setting serving a veteran population. What Makes This Unique ✔ Relocation support available ✔ Housing / room & board assistance ✔ Open to physicians licensed in any U.S. state ✔ Long-term contract stability ✔ Meaningful federal patient population ✔ Island lifestyle with strong surgical case mix Scope of Practice The selected surgeon(s) will provide comprehensive cardiothoracic surgical care including: • Open-heart surgery • Inpatient, outpatient, and Emergency Department evaluations • Pre- and post-operative management • Cardiothoracic surgery consults • Permanent pacemaker implantation (emergency cases) • Pacemaker lead extraction (backup) • Pericardial window and pericardiectomy procedures • Backup for Interventional Cardiology (PCI) cases • Cath Lab support (scheduled and emergency) Services are performed onsite in an operating room and hospital-based setting. Coverage Structure Two credentialed surgeons are required to ensure continuous coverage. Scheduled Elective Procedures & Clinics Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM On-Call Coverage • Weeknights (Mon & Wed) | 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, weekends & holidays | 24-hour coverage • Must be onsite within one (1) hour for emergency cases Participation in weekly case review meetings required. Qualifications • MD or DO • Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state) • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery • Active BLS and ACLS certification • Ability to meet federal credentialing standards