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

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!

About VA Caribbean Healthcare System

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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