Surgery - Thoracic Physician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an early or mid-career surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery to join a prestigious team at the Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a high-volume practice known for its innovative surgical techniques.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Compensation

Benefits

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from thoracic residency programs preferred.
• Mid-career candidates should have strong minimally invasive skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a mature general thoracic practice.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues at Hillman Cancer Center.

Skills

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotics

Pulmonary Experience

Foregut Experience

Education

General Thoracic Residency

Job description

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 Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Desirable early career candidates would be recent graduates (within 1-2 years) from established general thoracic 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.

The selected candidate will join the prestigious Hillman Cancer Center and work alongside many multidisciplinary, world-renowned colleagues. This opportunity offers highly competitive compensation and benefits.

About UPMC:

The UPMC Health System at the University of Pittsburgh is a leader in clinical patient care, surgical education, and biomedical research, consistently ranking in the top 10 NIH-funded academic institutions nationally.

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is a high-volume tertiary referral service covering Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. It is at the forefront of developing minimally invasive surgical techniques. The department employs a comprehensive range of surgical and interventional diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, sharing expertise nationally and internationally. It is one of the largest and highest-volume practices in North America, with 18 staff thoracic surgeons and extensive training programs.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is located in Pittsburgh, known for its natural beauty, affordable housing, diverse opportunities, recreational activities, sports, and world-class healthcare. Pittsburgh offers a vibrant community atmosphere with a high quality of life and is considered one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., with abundant educational, cultural, and recreational options.