Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity: VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Board-Certified/Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons in San Juan, Puerto RicoDepartment of Veteran Affairs • PR, US

Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity : VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Board-Certified / Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgeons in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Department of Veteran Affairs • PR, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Permanent

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering life-saving care to Veterans in a high-impact setting? The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (San Juan VA Medical Center) is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon (full-time or part-time) to join our dedicated team in San Juan Puerto Rico . This is a rare opportunity to serve our nation’s heroes while enjoying the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Caribbean.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work : Provide critical surgical care to some of the sickest patient populations in the nation—Veterans who deserve world-class treatment.
Strong Support Team : Work alongside a Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner and a soon-to-be-hired Physician Assistant for OR support.
Specialized ICU Care : Collaborate with a dedicated Intensivist team in our state-of-the-art ICU.
Predictable Schedule :
OR Days : Monday & Wednesday (2 cases per day).
Clinic Days : Tuesday & Friday.
Hours : 6 : 30 AM – 3 : 00 PM (typical).
No Teaching Duties : Focus solely on patient care and surgery.

Who We’re Looking For :

Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery .

Fluent in Spanish (required for patient care).

Experienced in cardiac, thoracic, and lung surgery .

Committed to Veteran-centered care and teamwork.

Comprehensive Benefits :

Competitive federal salary with performance incentives.

Generous paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays).

Robust retirement plan (pension + 401K with up to 5% match).

Malpractice coverage with tail protection included.

Student loan repayment & relocation assistance (if applicable).

Why Puerto Rico?

San Juan offers an unmatched quality of life with :

Stunning beaches, tropical climate, and outdoor adventures (hiking, diving, and more).

Rich culture, historic Old San Juan, and world-class cuisine .

No federal income tax for Puerto Rico residents.

Easy travel to the U.S. mainland and Caribbean destinations (no passport needed for U.S. citizens!).

How to Apply :

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of Veterans while embracing island living, we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume immediately to :

Email : terrance.anderson@va.gov

Phone : (832) 417-0937

Join us at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System—where your expertise saves lives, and your career thrives in paradise!

?? Fun Facts About San Juan, Puerto Rico :

Home to El Yunque , the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System.

Features 500+ years of history with vibrant Spanish colonial architecture.

Famous for salsa music, bioluminescent bays, and world-renowned coffee .

Your next career adventure awaits—apply today!

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