Lead Thoracic Surgeon — Lung Transplant Program

Banner Health; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Tail malpractice coverage

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 teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification backed by Arizona's largest health system.

Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery and lung transplant experience. An academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is available.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/eligible in cardiothoracic surgery or thoracic surgery.
• Experience building academic clinical programs and teaching residents.
• Lung transplant experience and familiarity with UNOS processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the lung transplant program and protocols.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and participate in academic activities.

Skills

Board Certification

Lung transplant

Academic medicine

Minimally invasive techniques

Robotic surgery

Teaching residents & students

Education

Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery

Tools

Robotic surgery platforms

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 teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification backed by Arizona's largest health system.

Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery and lung transplant experience. An academic appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is available.