Lead Thoracic Surgeon - Lung Transplant Program (Academic)

Banner Health; Arizona; On-site; USD 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to lead and build a new lung transplant program. The role includes shaping protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, and achieving UNOS certification with support from an academic medical center and a major health system.

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

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in thoracic surgery, with fellowship training.
• Experience in lung transplantation and clinical academics.
• Ability to teach residents, fellows, and medical students in an academic setting.
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic techniques in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program.
• Shape clinical protocols and multidisciplinary team structure.
• Develop referral network and UNOS certification pathway.
• Collaborate on academic appointments with medical school.
• Provide leadership in education and mentorship.

Skills

Lung transplant experience

Academic medicine

Teaching residents

Robotic techniques

Education

Fellowship in thoracic surgery

Tools

Robotic surgery systems

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to lead and build a new lung transplant program. The role includes shaping protocols, leading a multidisciplinary team, and achieving UNOS certification with support from an academic medical center and a major health system.

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