Lead Thoracic Surgeon, Lung Transplant (Academic)

Banner Health; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Excellent health benefits

401(k) matching

Tail malpractice coverage

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks an experienced board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. The role includes shaping clinical protocols, forming a multidisciplinary team, and establishing referral networks with UNOS certification support.

Ideal candidates will have fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and a vision to serve patients across the Southwest.

Qualifications

• American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible.
• Experience teaching residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic/research setting.
• Expertise in general thoracic surgery with lung transplant and minimally invasive/robotic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a new lung transplant program.
• Shape clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team, and referral network.
• Pursue UNOS certification backed by an academic medical center.

Skills

Board-certified thoracic surgeon

Lung transplant experience

Minimally invasive techniques

Robotic surgery experience

Teaching residents and fellows

Education

Thoracic surgery fellowship

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks an experienced board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. The role includes shaping clinical protocols, forming a multidisciplinary team, and establishing referral networks with UNOS certification support.

Ideal candidates will have fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and a vision to serve patients across the Southwest.