VHA is an equal opportunity employer seeking a for Cardiothoracic Surgeon Physician for VA New Jersey Healthcare System. Physicians will be paid commensurate with experience using VA's Market-based physician pay system. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/31/2022 Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.) English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic med