Cardiothoracic Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery Quality & Outcomes - Northern California / Bay Area

At Northbay Health, the Cardiothoracic Surgeon / Medical Director, Cardiac Surgery Quality & Outcomes provides comprehensive adult cardiothoracic surgical care while serving as physician leader for NorthBay Health's Cardiac Surgery Quality Program.

This 1.0 FTE position combines a 0.7 clinical practice with a 0.3 administrative leadership role, supporting quality improvement, physician mentorship, strategic program development, and clinical excellence across Northbay Health's Heart & Vascular Institute.

Practice Details

• Adult cardiothoracic surgery practice serving patients throughout Solano and Napa Counties.
• 1.0 FTE position consisting of 0.7 Clinical FTE and 0.3 Medical Director FTE.
• Comprehensive adult cardiac and thoracic surgical practice with an emphasis on complex cardiac procedures.
• Opportunity to perform advanced mitral valve repair, reconstructive valve surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, thoracic aortic surgery, and additional cardiac and thoracic procedures consistent with training and experience.
• Active participation in a multidisciplinary Heart & Vascular Institute and Structural Heart Program.
• Shared cardiothoracic surgery call responsibilities.
• Physician leadership role focused on quality improvement, STS registry performance, physician mentorship, and cardiovascular program development.
• Inpatient/Outpatient Responsibilities: Combination of inpatient, outpatient, operative, and physician leadership responsibilities.

Schedule

• 0.7 Clinical FTE / 0.3 Medical Director FTE
• Monday-Friday with shared cardiothoracic surgery call responsibilities.
• Daily Patient Census: Varies based on operative schedule, inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic, and surgical consultations.

Practice Resources:

• Dedicated cardiovascular operating rooms
• Hybrid operating suite
• Structural Heart Program
• Cardiac CT and advanced echocardiography support
• Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Dedicated cardiac anesthesia and perfusion teams
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• Multidisciplinary Heart & Vascular Institute
• Participation in the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Registry and national cardiovascular quality initiatives

Provider Support:

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team including:
• Cardiologists
• Electrophysiologists
• Vascular surgeons
• Cardiac anesthesiologists
• Intensivists
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
• Perfusionists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Quality leadership

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform the full spectrum of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, and other complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.
• Perform coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, thoracic aortic surgery, and other advanced cardiac surgical procedures.
• Advanced mitral valve repair and reconstructive valve surgery experience preferred.
• Perform thoracic surgical procedures involving benign and malignant diseases of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and esophagus, consistent with training and experience.
• Collaborate with cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular surgery, pulmonology, oncology, gastroenterology, cardiac anesthesia, and critical care teams to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary patient care.
• Participate in Structural Heart and multidisciplinary Heart Team conferences.
• Provide inpatient consultation, postoperative management, and outpatient follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, operative planning, and postoperative recovery.
• Lead the Cardiac Surgery Quality Program, including STS registry performance review and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways and evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality meetings, including morbidity and mortality conferences.
• Partner with physician, nursing, anesthesia, perfusion, rehabilitation, and quality teams to optimize cardiovascular outcomes.
• Support accreditation, regulatory readiness, and public reporting initiatives.
• Mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Heart & Vascular leadership on strategic planning, physician integration, and regional cardiovascular program development.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery residency or fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
• Demonstrated excellence in adult cardiothoracic surgery.
• Experience with complex valve surgery; advanced mitral valve repair preferred.
• Experience participating in Structural Heart and multidisciplinary Heart Team programs preferred.
• Leadership experience in quality improvement, physician mentorship, or cardiovascular program development preferred.
• Participation in STS quality initiatives or other national cardiovascular quality programs preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative practice skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions:

• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Perks:

• Compensation listed is commensurate of 1.0 FTE employed Physician
• 1.0 FTE W2 - Total Compensation (Year 1) up to $1,066,722.
• Compensation package may include:
• Income Guarantee years 1-2: $778,000
• Sign on bonus up to $40,000
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates up to $20,000
• Retention bonus (beginning year 2) $30,000
• CME/Dues up to $8,000 annually
• Production Incentive
• Quality Incentive Program at year 3
• Medical Directorship compensation $280 per hour
• A positive work-life balance
• Collaborative and energized clinical teams

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system proudly serving Napa, Solano, and Yolo counties. Our network includes two acute-care hospitals, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III NICU, a comprehensive cancer center, urgent care centers, and a growing network of primary and specialty care practices. We are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while supporting the growth and success of our physicians and employees.

Fairfield, California offers a great blend of career opportunities and quality of life in the heart of Solano County. Located between Sacramento and the Bay Area, Fairfield provides a welcoming community, affordable living options, and easy access to both city amenities and outdoor recreation, making it an excellent place to live and work.