Robotic Thoracic Surgeon: Esophageal & Foregut Oncology

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, in partnership with Ascension Texas, is seeking a full-time thoracic and esophageal surgeon to help expand a rapidly growing robotic thoracic oncology and foregut/esophageal surgery program across Austin and Central Texas.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery, with demonstrated commitment to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, high-quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited thoracic training.
• Eligibility for Texas medical licensure.
• Demonstrated expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery.
• Strong interest or track record in robotic thoracic surgery.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary oncology care and academic contribution.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of general thoracic surgery, with emphasis on robotic thoracic oncology and minimally invasive techniques.
• Provide high-level perioperative management and inpatient thoracic surgical care.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities consistent with divisional coverage needs.
• Work collaboratively within a high-functioning multidisciplinary cancer and foregut team.
• Participate in clinical research, outcomes research, QI initiatives, and registry development.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students and residents.
• Develop partnerships and referral networks across Austin, Central Texas, and statewide outreach initiatives.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Multidisciplinary oncology care

Academic contribution

Teaching

Education

MD/DO from an accredited institution

ACGME-thoracic training

Tools

Robotic systems (da Vinci)

Job description

The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, in partnership with Ascension Texas, is seeking a full-time thoracic and esophageal surgeon to help expand a rapidly growing robotic thoracic oncology and foregut/esophageal surgery program across Austin and Central Texas.

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery, with demonstrated commitment to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, high-quality outcomes, and multidisciplinary cancer care.