Physician, Thoracic Surgeon (San Francisco, CA)
Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics
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Sutter West Bay Medical Group in San Francisco is seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join our Thoracic Surgery Associates team. This role focuses on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic procedures, including lung resections and chest wall reconstruction.
The ideal candidate will lead our thoracic oncology program, collaborate across disciplines, and drive clinical quality and patient experience across the system.
Qualifications
- MD or DO with board certification in Thoracic Surgery.
- Completion of accredited General Surgery residency.
- Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship.
- Eligible for unrestricted California medical license.
- DA VINCI robotic and VATS expertise is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex thoracic procedures, including lobectomy and segmentectomy.
- Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program.
- Participate in tumor boards and care conferences.
- Engage in academic activities, teaching, and clinical research.
- Provide patient-centered care with emphasis on minimally invasive approaches.
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(on-site)
Posted13 days ago
$559,583 Per Year - $782,917 Per Year
We are seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join our Thoracic Surgery Associates team. This role focuses on thoracic (non-cardiac) procedures, including lung resections and chest wall reconstruction, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques (RATS).
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth, including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program.
This position offers the opportunity to play a central role in expanding thoracic surgical services and advancing clinical quality, patient experience, and system-wide excellence.
- Perform complex thoracic procedures with a focus on lung surgery, including:
- Lobectomy
- Segmentectomy and lung-sparing resections
- Minimum of 5-8 years of post-training experience preferred
- Advanced skills and formal credentialing in:
- da Vinci robotic surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions
- Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic programs, teaching, and clinical research
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences
- Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and primary care
- Assist with development of coordinated, patient-centered treatment plans
- Facilitate appropriate referrals and continuity of care
- Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
- Contribute to organizational goals related to access, outcomes, and patient satisfaction
- Participate in an equitable call rotation
- Provide consultation and emergency thoracic surgical services as needed
- tbd % Clinical
- tbd % Administrative (Program Director role)
- Support growth and expansion of thoracic surgery services
- Participate in strategic initiatives to expand access
- Direct the strategic vision and standardized care pathways of the thoracic surgery service line.
- MD or DO
- Completion of accredited General Surgery residency
- Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
- Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
- Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
- DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility
- Preference for ≥8 years of attending experience with a strong track record in VATS and RATS
- Strong clinical and surgical judgment
- Expertise in thoracic disease management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care model
- Commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams
Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:
- Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
- Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
- Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required
- Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
- Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Relocation & Support: Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
- Technology: Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
- Professional Development: Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement
- Practice Characteristics
- Integrated multispecialty medical group environment
- Access to advanced imaging, oncology, pulmonology, and critical care
- Active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program
- Emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
- Focus on coordinated, high-quality patient care
- Participation in system-wide thoracic oncology initiatives
Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician-aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.
SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of nearly 500 clinicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.
- Be part of a forward-thinking program shaping the future of care
- Practice in a system investing heavily in innovation, technology, and growth
- Contribute to expanding access to world-class neurological services in San Francisco
- Build your career within a modern, collaborative, and evolving care environment
If you're looking to combine meaningful clinical work with innovation and growth, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
San Francisco offers a unique combination of professional opportunity, intellectual energy, and quality of life for physicians drawn to innovation and impact.
As a global hub for healthcare innovation, life sciences, and research, the city attracts forward-thinking clinicians and collaborators shaping the future of medicine. Its strong academic environment and commitment to equity and access create a compelling setting for advancing healthcare.
Outside of work, San Francisco offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class dining, arts, and culture alongside easy access to Northern California's natural beauty, from coastal trails to wine country. The region's diverse communities support both personal fulfillment and professional growth.
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver’s license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
Sutter Health is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit healthcare networks, which includes award-winning physician organizations, acute care hospitals, surgery centers, medical research facilities, and specialty services. We share our expertise and resources to advance the quality of care in the communities we serve. We offer our employees an environment that is conducive to professional performance. Our team of 68,000 doctors, employees, and volunteers proudly cares for Northern California.Our facilities and servic…
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