Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Pinnacle Health Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an Academic Lung Transplant Surgeon with leadership potential. This role offers a chance to contribute to a rapidly growing program, engage in resident education, and participate in cutting-edge research. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package in a region known for its vibrant lifestyle and excellent weather.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

No state income tax

Proximity to major international airport

Access to professional sports leagues

Pristine beaches and outdoor activities

World-class museums and restaurants

Excellent public schools and private academies

Qualifications

• Involvement in resident and medical school student education encouraged.
• Strong research background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Join rapidly growing Lung Transplant Program at Assistant/Associate/Professor level.
• Support minimally invasive/robotic thoracic or esophageal procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Research

Education

MD or DO Medical Degree

Job description

Academic Lung Transplant Surgeon - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Opportunity to join rapidly growing Lung Transplant Program at Assistant / Associate / Professor level with Leadership Potential

Additional interest in minimally invasive/robotic thoracic or esophageal procedures will be supported
Involvement in resident and medical school student education as well as strong research background encouraged
Excellent starting salary plus bonus with strong benefits package
Strong surgical support group including 14-member APP team
Closed dedicated CTICU
Ex Vivo Perfusion device for DCD lungs program
Commitment to multidisciplinary team-based care

Tampa General Hospital is now ranked in the nation for transplants, completing 889 transplants between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024. Tampa General Hospital and the Transplant Institute set a new national record for transplant procedures in one year. Since its first solid organ transplant in 1974, Tampa General Hospital has performed over 14,000 transplants, and in the last six years alone, we have more than doubled our annual volume

The compensation package for this position includes an excellent base salary along with a bonus structure. Situated in Tampa, Florida, this opportunity comes with additional benefits such as no state income tax, proximity to a major international airport, and access to various professional sports leagues including NFL football, MLB baseball, and NHL hockey. The location also offers pristine beaches, opportunities for fishing, scuba diving, and boating, as well as world-class museums, restaurants, and shopping. The region is known for its excellent public schools and private academies, complemented by outstanding year-round tropical weather.

Rob Rector
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Lucian Lozonschi, M.D.
Director and Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
TGH Endowed Chair & USF Tenured Professor
Associate Director, Heart & Vascular Institute
Associate Director, Transplant Institute
Tampa General Hospital • USF Health
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MENTION CODE 241005 - CTS

Minimum Requirements:
MD or DO Medical Degree
Eligible to be state licensed in the United States
United States Residency and / or Fellowship training
Must be Board Eligible and/or Board Certified in the United States