Academic Thoracic Surgeon - Lung Transplant & Teaching

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

production incentives

paid malpractice with tail coverage

CME allowance

401(k) matching and 457(b)

sign-on bonus and relocation

excellent health benefits

career advancement opportunities

optimal work life balance

provider well-being resources

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a thoracic surgeon to join its established clinical faculty. The role offers an academic track with opportunities to teach residents and medical students, participate in research, and develop a full-time thoracic practice with optional lung transplant experience.

The position emphasizes a fully staffed multidisciplinary environment on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus, with a faculty appointment commensurate with credentials.

Qualifications

• American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Desire to practice in an academic and research setting including teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic techniques.
• Lung transplant only if applicable; otherwise focus on general thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full-time general thoracic surgery practice on campus, with lung transplant optional.
• Educate residents and medical students within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in clinical and/or basic science research aligned with credentials.
• Receive a faculty appointment commensurate with credentials and contributions.

Skills

Academic interests

Teaching residents

Clinical skills

Education

ABSA/ABTS board certified or eligible

Academic & research experience

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a thoracic surgeon to join its established clinical faculty. The role offers an academic track with opportunities to teach residents and medical students, participate in research, and develop a full-time thoracic practice with optional lung transplant experience.

The position emphasizes a fully staffed multidisciplinary environment on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus, with a faculty appointment commensurate with credentials.