Lead Thoracic Surgeon - Lung Transplant Program

Jobtome; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid malpractice with tail coverage

CME allowance

401(k) matching and 457(b) deferred

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This rare opportunity shapes clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team structure, referral networks, and UNOS certification with support from an academic medical center and Arizona's largest health system.

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

Qualifications

• American Board of Surgery & American Board of Thoracic Surgery certified or eligible.
• 5 years of experience or more required.
• Desire to practice within an academic and research setting, including teaching residents, fellows, and medical students.
• All aspects of general thoracic surgery with lung transplant; focus on chest wall, esophageal, lung transplantation and related surgery.
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
• Experienced Clinical Faculty and Graduating Thoracic Surgeons with interests in clinical academic practice are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Board certification in thoracic/respir

5+ years experience

Academic/research & teaching

Thoracic surgery with lung transplant

Minimally invasive & robotic

Clinical faculty with academic focus

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program. This rare opportunity shapes clinical protocols, multidisciplinary team structure, referral networks, and UNOS certification with support from an academic medical center and Arizona's largest health system.

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