General Thoracic Surgeon

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; California; On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center is seeking a skilled general thoracic surgeon with exceptional robotic expertise to join their experienced team. Located in sunny Orange County, CA, this position offers the opportunity to focus on clinical excellence while contributing to a busy practice. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to build a referral base, enjoying the benefits of a competitive salary and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical skills, especially with Da Vinci robotics.
• Ability to develop own practice and referral network.
• Collaborative and mature approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Focus primarily on general thoracic surgery procedures.
• Join a busy team, contributing to ongoing surgical excellence.
• Engage in succession planning for future partnership.

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Surgical dexterity

Robotic skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Job description

Orange County Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Inc. (OCTCS) is recruiting a general thoracic surgeon for our growing team. OCTCS is seeking an early career general thoracic surgeon with excellent robotic skills, for succession planning and future partnership. The candidate will join a well-established, busy and experienced team of surgeons.

OCTCS is the largest private cardiothoracic surgery practice in the Orange County, CA, with main 3 practice locations in North, Mid and South Orange County. Combined, the programs perform approximately 600 open heart and 400 thoracic surgeries a year. We are looking for candidates to focus on general thoracic surgery with a demonstrated track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions. A very competitive salary and benefit package is provided.

Minimum Requirements and qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and maturity
• Strong surgical dexterity and a willingness to learn new procedures
• Da Vinci robotic skills is a must
• Team player
• Self-motivated to develop his/her own practice and referral pool

Orange County, CA is a gem located in Southern California in-between Los Angeles and San Diego counties. It is very well known for its excellent climate, clean beaches, and low crime rates. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America. With pleasant year-round weather, three universities, Disneyland, Knots Berry Farm, and easy access to outdoor recreation, it is a great place to call home and raise a family. Los Angeles and San Diego are a short one-hour drive away to watch local sports teams, concerts, and other activities unique to large metropolitan areas. Outdoor activities abound with skiing, mountain biking, hiking, mountain climbing, fishing, and walking trails at your doorstep.

We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Candidates should send a letter of interest, his/her CV to [e-mail].