Cardiothoracic Surgery opportunity in Visalia, CA!

Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Build, Lead, and Innovate in a High Impact Program

About the Opportunity

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery group with 3 experienced surgeons who bring more than 30 years of combined experience in the community. You will help expand a high performing cardiac program that continues to invest in advanced technology and innovation.

You will practice in an environment where volume, infrastructure, and clinical support are already in place, giving you immediate momentum and long-term growth potential.

What sets this opportunity apart

• Robust cardiac program with ECMO and Impella capabilities
• Strong surgical volume with 267 STS heart cases and 100 thoracic cases annually
• Structural heart including TAVR and mitra-clip
• Shared call of 1 in 3 with collegial and experienced partners. Mentorship available to new graduates.
• Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team with TEE expertise
• Experienced perfusionists and highly skilled surgical support staff
• Advanced techniques including endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting

State of the art facilities

• 2 dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms
• 1 hybrid suite and one vascular suite
• 5 cardiac catheterization labs
• 20 bed CVICU and step-down unit
• 24 bed telemetry unit with additional fast track cardiac surgical unit opening soon
• 24/7 intensivist coverage

Built in referral network

• 17 referring cardiologists
• More than one thousand PCIs performed annually
• Service area of over six hundred thousand across two counties
• Only cardiac surgery program in the region

Hospital excellence

• More than five hundred eighty bed Level III Trauma Center
• Top five percent nationwide for cardiac surgery by Healthgrades
• Recognized by U.S. News and World Report in the top fourteen percent nationally
• Financially strong with Moody’s A3 rating
• Joint Commission certified
• More than one hundred thousand emergency visits annually with streamlined MI protocols

About Us | Kaweah Health Medical Center

At Kaweah Health Medical Center, you will find the largest healthcare system in Tulare County and the only hospital serving Visalia. This creates a unique opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact.

Highlights

• 613 licensed beds across an 8-campus system
• Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 74 bed emergency department with more than 95,000 annual visits
• 5,000 deliveries annually with NICU support via Valley Children's Hospital
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute

You will serve a large, diverse, and often underserved population, making your work both impactful and rewarding.

Living in Visalia, California

Located in Visalia, this community offers a rare combination of affordability, lifestyle, and access to world class destinations.

Why physicians love living here

• Gateway to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park
• Easy access to San Francisco and Los Angeles
• Close to coastal destinations such as Pismo Beach, Monterey, and Morro Bay
• Near outdoor destinations including Yosemite National Park
• Affordable housing compared to much of California
• Short commutes and a family friendly environment
• Vibrant downtown with dining, shopping, and entertainment

Visalia blends small town charm with high impact medical opportunity.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance
• Student loan forgiveness options
• Full benefits and malpractice coverage
• On site childcare program exclusive to Kaweah Health
• Access to academic collaborations and specialty partnerships

Academic and Professional Growth

Kaweah Health supports continued development through partnerships and training opportunities, including 6 residency programs in anesthesiology, family medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, general surgery, and transitional year.

Qualifications

• Board certification in cardiothoracic surgery
• Eligible for or active California medical license
• Commitment to program growth and clinical excellence
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Visa sponsorship is not available. 

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into immediate volume, help expand a high performing cardiac program, work within strong infrastructure, and build your legacy in a growing regional center.

At Kaweah Health, you are not just joining a program. You are helping define its future.

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER is the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only hospital in Visalia. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive cardiac care, open heart surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive operations, and more. 

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings counties – 600k+ population
• 613-Beds; Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 5k deliveries annually; Valley Children’s provides NICU and Pediatric inpatient coverage
• 74-Bed ED with 95k+ visits annually
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• Other Honors & Accreditations

Graduate Medical Education - Kaweah Delta is home to 6 residency programs: Anesthesia, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Transitional Year.

Come practice in one of America's most progressive and collaborative health systems, located in Visalia, CA. We offer an expansive continuum of care that's high quality and patient centered. Whether it be in a private, partnership, single, or multi-specialty practice settings, we will support your vision.

WHO WE ARE: Kaweah Health was founded in 1963 as a district hospital. Now we are the largest hospital in Tulare County and a certified level III Trauma Center. We work with more than 5,200 medical professionals. Our eight-campus healthcare district licenses 613 beds. As the only local hospital in Visalia, we offer comprehensive health services including cardiac surgery, general surgery, cancer treatment, mental health services, orthopedic surgery, a renowned NICU and pediatric center, and more!

WHY VISALIA?

Visalia, CA, located in the heart of the Central Valley, is proudly known as the Gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Ideally situated between San Francisco and Los Angeles—just a three-hour drive from each—Visalia offers easy access to both coastal getaways like Pismo Beach, Monterey, and Morro Bay, and iconic natural landmarks including the Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, scenic hiking trails, lakes, and campgrounds.

Residents and visitors alike enjoy the beauty of all four seasons, a vibrant downtown, diverse dining options, and a wide range of entertainment, shopping (Costco, Sprouts, Nordstrom rack, Barnes & noble, etc…), and educational opportunities. Visalia truly blends small-town charm with access to some of California’s most breathtaking outdoor experiences—all right here in the Central Valley.

Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing (one of the lowest in the state of California), and an easy commute to work, a safe & family-friendly community, and economic opportunity. Visalia is truly a hidden gem.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Sign on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• One - year Income Guarantee!
• Child Care program - Exclusive to Kaweah Health
• Ownership Opportunities with local physicians and facilities

SPECIAL PARTNERSHIPS: Kaweah Health has partnered with some of the country's largest academic medical centers and care providers.

• Cleveland Clinic – Cardiology
• Valley Children's Hospital – Inpatient Pediatrics/NICU

SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Graduate Medical Education - Kaweah Health is home to 6 residency programs:

• Anesthesia
• Family Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Psychiatry
• General Surgery
• Transitional Year

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Current California medical license (Ability to retrieve CA License)
• Current Board Certification
• Unable to offer Visa Sponsorships

WHY VISALIA? 

At Kaweah Health, we believe in supporting both your professional growth and personal goals. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive. Whether in your clinical practice, personal ventures, or community involvement, while making a meaningful impact on a large and underserved population.

We’re committed to your success. Join us and be part of something truly rewarding.