Academic Thoracic Surgeon – Teaching and Flexible Schedule

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Medical Group seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Thoracic Surgeon to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient thoracic care. The role emphasizes evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and ongoing management of thoracic diseases in an academic environment.

The position involves teaching medical students and trainees, participation in tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences, and ensuring timely access to care with effective care transitions across multiple locations

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Successful completion of an accredited residency and fellowship training program appropriate for thoracic surgery.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Thoracic Surgery.
• Current or eligible unrestricted medical license in the jurisdiction of services.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care.
• Evaluate and diagnose thoracic diseases; develop treatment plans.
• Perform thoracic surgical procedures per standards and policies.
• Conduct outpatient evaluations, preop and postoperative visits, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate patient care with referring physicians and other specialists.

Skills

Inpatient/outpatient care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Call coverage

Education

Medical degree from an accredited medical school

Thoracic surgery residency + fellowship

Board certification or eligibility in Thoracic Surgery

Current unrestricted medical license

Clinical professionalism and teamwork

Job description

Capital Medical Group seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Thoracic Surgeon to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient thoracic care. The role emphasizes evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and ongoing management of thoracic diseases in an academic environment.

The position involves teaching medical students and trainees, participation in tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences, and ensuring timely access to care with effective care transitions across multiple locations