Employed Cardiothoracic First Assist Opportunity - Modesto, CA

First California Physician Partners is actively seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assist (Physician) to join our established and growing cardiothoracic surgery team in Modesto, CA. This is a full-time, employed opportunity supporting a high-acuity program with advanced technology, including an active TAVR program and ECMO capabilities.

Highlights

• Full-time, employed position
• Primarily inpatient-focused role with some outpatient follow-up
• Monday–Friday OR schedule 7am- 3:30pm
• Call participation aligned with the cardiothoracic surgery team
• Work alongside experienced cardiothoracic surgeons in a collaborative, team-based environment

• Specialized equipment and resources available, including:

  • Hybrid OR
  • Xi Da Vinci robotic system
  • Dedicated cardiothoracic nursing teams
  • CV PAs and RNFAs

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as first assist for cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive cases
• Provide perioperative surgical support, including pre-operative and post-operative patient management
• Participate in call coverage as part of the cardiothoracic surgery team
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, perfusion, nursing, and ICU teams
• Support quality, safety, and patient-centered care initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Completed surgical training with experience functioning as a first assist
• Prior cardiothoracic surgery experience strongly preferred
• BE/BC or equivalent surgical board eligibility
• California licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in the State of California
• Strong procedural skills and ability to function in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • CME allowance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Doctors Hospital of Modesto was opened on July 7, 1962, by a group of local physicians. In 1979, to better reflect its full scope of services, Doctors Hospital of Modesto was renamed Doctors Medical Center.

Today, Doctors Medical Center has established itself in the Central Valley as a provider of quality medical care and treatment.

The 465-bed, multi-specialty hospital is part of Tenet HealthSystem, a nationwide provider of health care services. Doctors Medical Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is licensed by the state of California and is an approved provider of benefits for many insurance plans in addition to Medicare and Medi-Cal.

Highlights:

• STEMI Center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• ECMO Capabilities
• 15 OR Rooms, 1 designated to trauma daily
• 4 GI/IR dedicated procedure rooms
• 5 Cath Labs, 1 EP lab with a 2022 New FDA approved Insight X System and a Medtronic Cryoablation system
• 1 Hybrid Room
• 3 Xi Da Vincis
• 1 Bi-plane room
• 4 ICUs: ICU, SICU, CVICU, and NCCU a total of 44 beds.
• Level 3 NICU, with laborist on site
• Off-site Behavioral Center of 73 beds

About Modesto:

Modesto is well known for its rich agricultural history - its county, Stanislaus, is in the top six California counties in terms of farm production.  Over the last decade, Bay Area natives have moved into the Central Valley and contributed to its growth.

About Tenet Health

Our Community Built on Care comes to life with our providers.

At Tenet Healthcare, we believe in fostering an environment that enables our physicians to focus on what matters most – providing compassionate care to the communities we serve. That care is supported by a strong foundation of highly trained and mission-driven team members, advanced medical equipment, medical expertise, and robust data and technology.

Our footprint is expansive, allowing thousands of physicians the privilege to serve patients across the country. Whether you are just finishing your residency or fellowship training, or exploring ways to further your medical career, Tenet is proud to offer a wide range of opportunities to the medical community to advance our mission of providing quality, compassionate care.