What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON- PHYSICIAN position at South Georgia Medical Center Health System?
Schedule: 8 HR DAY
Facility: MAIN CAMPUS
Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026
Description
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
SGMC Health is the most comprehensive health system serving South Georgia and North Florida. SGMC Health operates four hospitals across Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier counties. The system also operatesambulance services, an extensive medical office network, a cancer center, hospice facility, retirement center, skilled nursing facility, imaging centers and urgent cares. Service lines of regional prominence include heart and vascular, stroke, trauma, cancer, orthopedics, surgery, and women and infants.
SGMC Health is pleased to announce due to demand we have anexceptional opportunity for an energetic and team oriented Cardiothoracic Surgeon.Presently, we have two Cardiothoracic Surgeons providing best in class quality healthcare to our community.
Position Description:
· Full-time, permanent, hospital employed position
· Salary guarantee period and excellent earning potential based on productivity
· Cardiothoracic Clinic is located on SGMCâs main campus in Valdosta, GA
· The group runs structural heart program (TAVR, TMVR & Mitra Clip), and aortic surveillance clinics
· Call is 1:3
· 2 Dedicated Heart ORs with Dedicated Heart OR Team
· 1 Endovascular Hybrid Suite
· Dedicated APPs
· Excellent referral pattern with cardiology groups
· No competition in the community
· Enjoy a broad range of cases
· Excellent support and mentorship
· We offer an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a strong base salary, productivity bonus program, stipend opportunity for residents/fellows, student loan assistance, health insurance, malpractice insurance, 401k with matching, CME time with financial support, relocation assistance, sign on bonus and moreâ¦
Qualifications:
· Board eligible/certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
· Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia
· Experience with the EPIC is a plus.
Community:
Valdosta is one of Georgiaâs most enriched and successful communities. The area boasts a thriving business community,superb educational system, affordable housing, andendless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and the arts. Enjoy a short scenic drive to thepristine beaches of Floridaâs Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Access to Atlanta, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Enjoy a vibrant downtown, eateries & tranquil city parks. We have an abundance of family amenities including sport leagues, swim/tennis/golf & country clubs. We arehome to Georgiaâs very own Valdosta State University with over 12,000 students and Moody Air Force Base. Our local regional airporthas non-stop flights to Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport daily. Come see why we are the âAzalea City of the South.â
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