Surgery - Thoracic Physician

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled thoracic surgeon to join their team in Erie, PA. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a leading hospital known for its comprehensive thoracic oncology practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, contributing to a high-volume practice with access to advanced robotic systems. Candidates with exceptional credentials, including recent graduates, are encouraged to apply. Enjoy a competitive salary and the chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Early or mid-career surgeon with skills in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery.
• Recent graduates from established thoracic residency programs will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of general thoracic surgery with a focus on thoracic oncology.
• Join a robust minimally invasive thoracic surgery practice.

Skills

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery

General Thoracic Surgery

Pulmonary Experience

Foregut Experience

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Residency in Thoracic Surgery

Tools

daVinci Xi System

Monarch Robotic Bronchoscopy

Job description

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting a highly skilled and personable full-time thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hamot located in Erie, PA.

The Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an early or mid-career surgeon with a special interest and skill in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery to join a mature general thoracic practice at UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. Desirable early career candidates would be recent graduates (within 1-2 years) from established general thoracic tracked residency programs with pulmonary and foregut experience, although graduates of non-tracked cardiothoracic programs with strong references will be considered. Mid -career applicants should possess strong minimally invasive skill sets, including robotics experience.

General thoracic surgeon for UPMC Hamot, a 423-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital and clinics serve as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Thoracic oncology practice with a multidisciplinary approach at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie, which is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Candidate will join an established, robust minimally invasive thoracic surgery practice with access to daVinci Xi system and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy. Existing practice also performs a high volume of minimally invasive benign esophageal surgeries.

The ideal candidate will be in the early to mid-career with minimally invasive and robotic experience. New graduates with exceptional credentials and references will be considered. Responsibilities will include all aspects of general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on thoracic oncology. Competitive salary will be provided commensurate with MGMA metrics.