Physician - Surgery

AccessHealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in an academic teaching hospital is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon to join a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on building a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice with optional lung transplants and active involvement in resident education and research.

The ideal candidate has experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques, and a strong interest in academic medicine and teaching. This is a hospital-based, on-site position in Mesa, AZ.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and research.
• Expertise in lung, chest wall, esophageal surgery, and diaphragm procedures.
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical care and manage thoracic surgery patients.
• Educate residents and medical students.
• Participate in clinical and basic science research.
• Contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary team in an academic setting.

Skills

Thoracic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Robotic Surgery

Academic Medicine

Teaching

Research

Lung/Esophageal Surgery

Job description

Role:

Thoracic Surgeon in an academic setting, joining a multidisciplinary team at a teaching hospital.

Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive thoracic surgery practice, including lung transplants (optional), educate residents and medical students, participate in clinical and/or basic science research, and provide patient care across all aspects of thoracic surgery with experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or eligible in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
• Interest in academic medicine, teaching, and research
• Expertise in lung, chest wall, esophageal surgery, and diaphragm procedures
• Experience with minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
• Ideal for clinical faculty or graduating thoracic surgeons seeking an academic role

Key Duties:

Provide surgical care, participate in education and research, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.