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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Opportunity in Albany, Georgia - Established Program with Great Support

Curative

Albany, GA 31701 • 10/7/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Cardiothoracic Surgeon | 650K Base Salary | Albany, Georgia

Join an established cardiothoracic surgery program that serves as the only CT program within a 90 mile radius. This cardiac focused role offers dedicated operating room resources, experienced APP and perfusion support, and growing heart surgery volume.

Position Highlights

  • Established CT Program: Join one cardiac focused surgeon and one thoracic focused surgeon as the program replaces a retiring physician
  • Cardiac Surgery Volume: Focus primarily on cardiac surgery in a program performing approximately 150 heart cases annually, with volume growing
  • Clinical Support: Work alongside 3 perfusionists, 3 dedicated APPs, and intensivists who manage postoperative care
  • Dedicated Surgical Resources: Access dedicated CT operating room time, a 25 bed PCU step down unit, and an entire floor dedicated to postoperative care
  • Manageable Call: Share a 1:3 call schedule across the cardiothoracic surgery team
Compensation & Benefits

  • 650,000 ongoing base salary plus RVU bonuses
  • 60,000 sign on bonus
  • Up to 15,000 in relocation assistance
  • 20 days PTO, 7 holidays, and a 7,000 CME allowance
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage, on site childcare, and gym access
Candidate Requirements

  • Cardiothoracic surgeon seeking a cardiac focused practice
  • Comfortable contributing to a growing heart surgery program
  • Interest in joining an established referral program with significant regional reach
  • Specific board certification, eligibility, and experience requirements available upon inquiry
Live & Work in Albany, Georgia

Albany offers a cost of living approximately 21% below the national average, with a metro population of around 150,000. The area features public and private K to 12 schools, rivers, parks, golf, music, and museums. The regional airport is approximately 10 minutes from the hospital, with direct flights to Atlanta, and weekend trips to Atlanta, the Gulf Coast, and Tallahassee are within reach. Enjoy weekend trips to some of Florida's best beaches, approximately 2.5 hours away.

Reach out to learn more about the cardiac surgery practice, compensation, and opportunity to contribute to its continued growth.

\nCompany Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.

Since the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.

Curative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.

Company Description

We are a healthcare staffing company that was founded in 2009 and focused on placing physicians and advanced practitioners in permanent, temporary, and executive-level roles. In 2020 we were purchased by the Silicon Valley tech company, Doximity.\r\n\r\nSince the acquisition, we have been moving at 200 miles an hour, combining the people side of the business with technology to do healthcare staffing in a different way.\r\n\r\nCurative finds incredible talent with less hassle using better data. We combine the heart and hard work of experienced recruiters with the intelligent technology of Doximity, the world’s largest professional medical network. The result: the commitment and ability to find people who care.