Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Job at Ansible Government Solutions LLC in Puerto Rico

Location: San Juan VA Medical Center – VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Compensation: $22,000 per week
Schedule: Only 17 clinical hours per week + on-call
Contract Type: Locum Tenens – Firm Fixed Price
Duration: Base year + 4 option years (potential for long-term stability)

💼 Position Overview

Join a prestigious VA medical team in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico, serving our nation’s Veterans while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance and compensation package. This rare opportunity offers:

✅ $22,000 per week
✅ Only 2 clinic days per week
✅ Work in a cutting-edge facility with a collaborative surgical and cardiology team
✅ Supportive, mission-driven environment focused on quality, not volume

🩺 Duties Include:

• Perform cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including:

• Open-heart surgeries

• Pacemaker implants & lead extractions

• Pericardial procedures

• Provide backup for interventional cardiology (Cath Lab)

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and weekly case discussions

• Supervise Health Professions Trainees (HPTs)

⏱ Work Schedule

Clinic & OR (on-site):

• Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

On-Call Coverage:

• Weeknights: Mon & Wed, 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM

• 24-Hour On-Call: Tue, Thu, Fri, weekends, holidays

• Must respond to calls within 30 min by phone; 60 min on-site (emergencies/Cath Lab)

Cath Lab Standby:

• As needed, weekdays (minimum 2-hour compensation per event)

Team Meeting:

• Fridays: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM (1 hour)

📌 Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible – American Board of Thoracic Surgery

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Must meet VA credentialing & privileging standards

• Compliant with HIPAA, infection control, patient safety, and VA-mandated training

🇺🇸 Why Join the VA?

• Serve those who served – meaningful, mission-focused work

• No pressure for high RVU production

• Collaborate with dedicated VA teams and multidisciplinary specialists

• Enjoy island living in Puerto Rico with U.S. territory benefits — no passport needed