Cleveland Clinic Florida - Thoracic Surgeon

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous PTO & CME allowance

403(b) and 401(k) with employer match

Professional liability coverage

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join its Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute. You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care for lung, esophageal and chest conditions, with access to robotic and minimally invasive techniques.

Join a high-volume, multidisciplinary team at a premier quaternary care campus in South Florida, with opportunities for teaching, research and clinical innovation within Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
• Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery residency/fellowship.
• Eligible for Florida medical licensure.
• Interest in multidisciplinary care and advanced surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoracic surgical care including lung, esophageal, airway and chest procedures.
• Participate in high-volume multidisciplinary practice with complex cases.
• Collaborate with Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and GI teams.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Multidisciplinary care

Robotic techniques

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital | Weston, Florida Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking a

Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital | Weston, Florida Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our growing team at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, our flagship quaternary care campus in South Florida.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized thoracic surgery program within one of the world’s leading academic medical centers. Our thoracic surgeons provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with diseases of the lungs, esophagus and chest, including complex and rare conditions. The program embraces the latest advances in minimally invasive and robotic techniques and works closely with multidisciplinary teams across Cleveland Clinic.

The Opportunity

• Join an established and collaborative team of thoracic and cardiothoracic surgeons within Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
• Provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care, including lung, esophageal, airway and chest procedures
• Opportunity to participate in a high-volume, multidisciplinary practice with access to complex and tertiary/quaternary cases
• Practice at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, a 258-bed quaternary care hospital serving South Florida and beyond
• Collaborate closely with specialists across Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology and other multidisciplinary programs
• Access to Cleveland Clinic’s robust academic environment, including opportunities for teaching, research and clinical innovation
• Participate in the continued growth and development of thoracic surgical services throughout Cleveland Clinic Florida

The Ideal Candidate

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery residency/fellowship
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida
• Strong interest in multidisciplinary care and advanced surgical techniques
• Robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery experience preferred

Cleveland Clinic offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Why Cleveland Clinic Florida?

Cleveland Clinic Florida is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center providing care across five hospitals and more than 30 outpatient locations throughout Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Our Florida physicians are part of Cleveland Clinic’s integrated enterprise, with opportunities to collaborate with nationally and internationally recognized colleagues across specialties and locations.

Cleveland Clinic’s thoracic surgery program is part of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, one of the world’s largest and most