MemorialCare Specialty Medical Group
MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute
Long Beach Medical Center

Opportunity Overview

MemorialCare Specialty Medical Group (MSMG) is seeking an experienced, board-certified Adult Cardiac Surgeon to join the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing cardiac surgery program with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and multidisciplinary care. We are seeking a surgeon with 2-5 years of post-training experience who values teamwork, high-quality patient outcomes, and partnership within a busy cardiac surgery practice.

The ideal candidate will have broad experience in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary revascularization, valve surgery, and the management of complex cardiovascular disease. In addition to participating in a comprehensive cardiac surgery practice, the successful candidate will contribute to the continued development of the Medical Center's emergency aortic program. Surgeons with an interest in thoracic aortic disease and endovascular therapies are encouraged to apply.

The MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute performs more than 300 cardiac surgical procedures annually and includes three dedicated cardiac operating rooms, a hybrid operating suite, and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. The program offers advanced treatment options including coronary revascularization, valve surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, structural heart therapies, mechanical circulatory support, and complex open and endovascular aortic procedures. As MemorialCare continues to invest in cardiovascular services throughout Southern California, the cardiac surgery program is experiencing significant growth and expanding access to advanced cardiac and aortic care across the region.

Long Beach Medical Center (LBMC) is a Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital with a Master Affiliation Agreement with the UCI School of Medicine. With 33 residency and fellowship programs, approximately 200 trainees, and a strong academic culture, LBMC provides an environment that values clinical excellence, education, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

LBMC has a distinguished history of cardiovascular innovation, including pioneering work in cardiac diagnostics, pacing, electrophysiology, and advanced surgical therapies. Today, the Heart & Vascular Institute serves as a regional referral center for complex cardiovascular care, including minimally invasive cardiac surgery, advanced coronary surgery, structural heart disease, and thoracic aortic disease.

We seek a collegial surgeon who thrives in a team-based environment, values partnership and shared responsibility, and is excited to help shape the next phase of growth for a comprehensive cardiac surgery program serving patients throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, and the treatment of complex cardiovascular disease. The surgeon will work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary heart team and participate in all aspects of a comprehensive cardiac surgery practice. Success in this role requires a collaborative approach to patient care, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting colleagues, trainees, and program growth. Participation in the care of patients with acute aortic syndromes and complex thoracic aortic disease is expected, with endovascular experience preferred but not required.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Surgical Consultation & Planning: Evaluate patient histories and diagnostic data to diagnose cardiovascular conditions and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform a full spectrum of adult cardiac surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, and other complex cardiac operations.
• Intraoperative Leadership: Lead the surgical team in the operating room and effectively manage complex operative cases.
• Postoperative Management: Oversee all aspects of postoperative care in collaboration with intensivists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with all regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Patient & Family Communication: Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, operative risks, expected outcomes, and recovery plans.
• On-Call Coverage: Participate in cardiothoracic surgery call coverage consistent with medical staff requirements.
• Medical Staff Privileges: Primary location will be Long Beach Medical Center. Privileges at additional MemorialCare hospitals may be available, subject to credentialing and approval.

Practice Details

• Independent contractor opportunity with MemorialCare Specialty Medical Group, with competitive compensation
• Professional liability coverage
• Collaborative heart team, including cardiac surgeons, surgical physician assistants, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, cardiologists, and TEE-certified anesthesiologists
• Established and growing adult cardiac surgery practice with opportunities for continued program expansion
• Collegial and team-oriented culture emphasizing collaboration, quality outcomes, and shared clinical responsibilities
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a regional emergency aortic program
• Endovascular aortic experience preferred
• Part of the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute, which provides services at Long Beach Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center
• Recognized care including American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Gold Plus designation, Newsweek World's Best Hospitals recognition, and designation as an ECPR Receiving Center

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (or equivalent)
• 2-5 years of independent practice experience following completion of cardiothoracic surgery training
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult cardiac surgery, including coronary and valve procedures
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care
• Interest in participating in the management of acute aortic syndromes and complex thoracic aortic disease
• Endovascular experience preferred but not required
• Eligibility for medical staff privileges at Long Beach Medical Center
• Active, unrestricted California medical license
• DEA registration

About MSMG and MemorialCare

MemorialCare Specialty Medical Group (MSMG) is a physician-led professional medical corporation that contracts with a select team of hospital-based specialty care physicians. MSMG has an exclusive Professional Services Agreement with MemorialCare Medical Foundation, which is affiliated with MemorialCare Health System.

MemorialCare Health System is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system serving Orange and Los Angeles Counties, with more than 200 care locations and four leading hospitals: Long Beach Medical Center, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Orange Coast Medical Center, and Saddleback Medical Center.