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Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery – VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System

Lead a Top-Tier Program. Deliver Exceptional Outcomes.

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center (#2 ranked cardiothoracic surgery program in the VA system) seeks an outstanding Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon to lead our high-performing team. This is a premier opportunity to advance innovation, mentor future leaders, and sustain excellence in a program renowned for its exceptional clinical outcomes—all while serving our nation’s Veterans.

Note: Our program focuses on advanced cardiac surgery (TAVR, LVAD, ECMO) and does not perform heart transplants.

Why Join Us?

National Recognition: Lead one of the VA’s top-ranked cardiothoracic programs (#2 nationally), with outcomes that rival private academic centers.
Cutting-Edge Practice: Drive innovation in TAVR, LVAD, ECMO, and complex cardiac surgery—supported by robust research infrastructure.
VA Total Rewards:

• Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Bonus
• Generous PTO: 50-55 days/year (leave, holidays, CME)
• Federal Pension & 401K (5% match)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – Up to $200K in student loan repayment*
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive for eligible candidates
• Malpractice Coverage + Tail Insurance
• No Employment Contract | Moonlighting Allowed

Academic Leadership: Collaborate with Case Western Reserve University, mentor trainees, and lead outcomes research with VA funding opportunities.

Role Highlights

• Serve as the clinical, administrative, and academic leader for a high-volume Cardiothoracic Surgery service.
• Oversee a diverse team of surgeons, APPs, and trainees in a culture of excellence.
• Sustain top-tier outcomes in TAVR, LVAD, and complex cardiac surgery (no heart transplants).
• Chair the section’s research program—statistical expertise and VA grant experience preferred.
• Ensure highest safety/quality standards (Joint Commission, VA benchmarks).

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery with 5+ years of advanced experience (LVAD, TAVR, ECMO).
• Proven leadership (prior Chief/Division Director or Associate Professor+ preferred).
• Passion for Veteran care, teaching, and outcomes-driven research.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

How to Apply

Schedule: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
Location: Cleveland, OH – A thriving metro with top schools, cultural amenities, and affordability.

Lead Where It Matters Most.
Apply Now: Send your CV/Resume and Cover Letter to terrance.anderson@va.gov  | Contact: terrance.anderson@va.gov (832) 417-0937

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About Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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