Lead Thoracic Surgeon – Lung Transplant (Academic)

Jobtome; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Tail coverage

CME allowance

401(k) matching

457(b) deferred compensation

Health benefits

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Provider well-being resources

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This role includes shaping clinical protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, developing referral networks, and pursuing UNOS certification within Arizona's largest health system.

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

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in thoracic surgery is required.
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic techniques is expected.
• Desire to teach residents, fellows and medical students within an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program.
• Shape clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team, referral network, and UNOS certification.
• Academic appointment with University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix available.

Skills

Minimally invasive

Robotic techniques

Teaching residents

Education

Fellowship training in thoracic surgery

Board-certified in Thoracic Surgery

5+ years thoracic surgery experience

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This role includes shaping clinical protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, developing referral networks, and pursuing UNOS certification within Arizona's largest health system.

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