Lung Transplant Thoracic Surgeon — Academic Leader

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

401(k) matching

Tail malpractice coverage

Excellent health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program, shaping clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification backed by an academic medical center and Arizona's largest health system.

Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and the vision to serve patients across the Southwest, with an academic appointment at the University of

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in thoracic surgery with fellowship training.
• Experience leading lung transplant programs and teaching in an academic setting.
• Comfort with minimally invasive and robotic thoracic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new lung transplant program at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix.
• Shape clinical protocols, multi-disciplinary teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification.

Skills

Lung transplant experience

Robotic minimally invasive techniques

Academic medicine / teaching

Education

Fellowship training in thoracic surgery

Board-certified in Thoracic Surgery (or eligible)

Job description

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix seeks a board-certified thoracic surgeon to build and lead a new lung transplant program, shaping clinical protocols, multidisciplinary teams, referral networks, and UNOS certification backed by an academic medical center and Arizona's largest health system.

Ideal candidates bring fellowship training in thoracic surgery, lung transplant experience, and the vision to serve patients across the Southwest, with an academic appointment at the University of