Cardiothoracic Surgeon Jobs in North Carolina

A Cardiothoracic Surgeon performs surgeries on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest. They are responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases of these organs through surgical procedures. These specialists may perform surgeries like heart bypass surgery, lung resection, or tumor removal. They also work with a team of healthcare professionals in planning and coordinating treatment for patients. Cardiothoracic Surgeons play a vital role in the Physician industry due to their specialized skills in a complex field.

Important skills for a Cardiothoracic Surgeon include excellent motor skills, a high level of physical stamina, good communication, and a strong ability to cope with high-stress situations. They should also have a deep understanding of the cardiothoracic system and be proficient in using surgical instruments. They must possess a medical degree and complete a five-year general surgery residency followed by a two- or three-year cardiothoracic surgery residency. Board certification from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery is often required. Before becoming a Cardiothoracic Surgeon, a person may have roles such as a Medical Student, Medical Intern, and General Surgery Resident.

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon

  • CarolinaEast Health System
  • New Bern, NC
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 9 hours ago

Integrated within a hospital system that supports cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, with strong administrative, ICU, imaging, and vascular lab backup....

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Physician, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

We provide and seek a candidate that can provide minimally invasive and/or robotic surgery to encompass a breadth of general thoracic surgery conditions....

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Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon

  • CarolinaEast Health System
  • New Bern, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 6 days ago

Integrated within a hospital system that supports cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, with strong administrative, ICU, imaging, and vascular lab backup....

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Cardiac Surgeon

  • HERC
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 16 days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 16 days ago

The Division currently includes 10 faculty members among three sections: adult cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery....

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon

  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Hickory, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Position Detail: Frye Regional Medical Center, 53m from Charlotte NC, is seeking a BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a hospital-employed practice with two existing CV Surgeons....

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Congenital Heart Surgeon

  • The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 30+ days ago

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is among 9 clinical Divisions in the Department of Surgery....

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Cardiac Surgeon

  • The University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • 90+ days ago

Cardiothoracic Surgery....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Cardiothoracic Surgeon Jobs in North Carolina

This is the average annual salary for Cardiothoracic Surgeon jobs in North Carolina as reported by the BLS.

$553,985


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Cardiothoracic Surgeon positions.



Highest Education Level

Cardiothoracic Surgeons in North Carolina offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
65.0%
Master's Degree
21.7%
Bachelor's Degree
6.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Associate's Degree
1.7%
High School or GED
1.7%