Surgical Director of the Aortic Program - The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center

The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center — an integrated Heart and Vascular Center uniting Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Vascular Surgery — invites applications from accomplished adult cardiac surgeons for the position of Surgical Director of the Aortic Program within its Division of Cardiac Surgery.

The successful candidate will lead the continued growth of a specialized clinical and academic aortic program, working closely with colleagues across cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology, and structural heart to expand clinical capabilities, deepen multidisciplinary collaboration, and advance the Division’s clinical and academic mission. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a program built within one of the region’s most dynamic cardiovascular centers — home to one of the largest heart transplant programs in the country and, in both 2024 and 2025, the highest-volume adult heart transplant center in New England.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery, or equivalent qualifications as applicable.
• Five or more years of experience in aortic surgery preferred.
• Advanced fellowship training in aortic surgery preferred.
• Academic qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• A demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, research, and program development.
• Surgical leadership experience preferred.

About the Division of Cardiac Surgery and Tufts Medical Center

• The Division is part of the CardioVascular Center, an integrated Heart and Vascular Center with financial and strategic alignment across Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, and Vascular Surgery.
• Has robust and growing interdisciplinary programs in hearth failure, ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmia and structural heart and valve disease.
• Trains the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons through an ACGME-accredited Thoracic Surgery residency program.

Location

Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine.

Apply

Please submit an application/CV through this job posting or email your CV directly to Michael Martin, Physician Executive Recruiter, at michael.martin1@tuftsmedicine.org.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $588,000.00-$1,021,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, and academic rank.

At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.

Who We Are

Tufts Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM). The strong relationship between Tufts Medicine and TUSM is evident in our governance, academic, and research structure.

Tufts Medicine is comprised of the following clinical entities:

• Tufts Medicine Medical Group
• Tufts Medicine Integrated Network (TMIN)
• Tufts Medical Center
• Lowell General Hospital
• MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford
• Tufts Care at Home
• Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital