THORACIC SURGEON

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Butler, Northern (Butler County, KY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Butler, PA seeks a board-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeon to join a well-established multidisciplinary team. The role is primarily based at Butler Hospital with opportunities at other system locations and occasional travel to offsite clinics.

Ideal candidates will have experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques and possess strong clinical skills across malignant and benign thoracic diseases.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible Thoracic Surgeon required.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility required.
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic techniques preferred.
• Interest in quality improvement and collaborative, multidisciplinary care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team including two thoracic surgeons, three cardiothoracic surgeons, and six advanced practice providers.
• Provide care primarily at Butler Hospital with opportunities at other system locations.
• Engage in program development, leadership, and shared call coverage.
• Participate in the Advanced Lung Center/Lung Nodule and cancer clinic.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient care excellence.

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Robotic thoracic surgery

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Medical license in Pennsylvania

Job description

Independence Health System

Independence Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible General Thoracic Surgeon to join a respected, well-established multidisciplinary team that includes two thoracic surgeons, three cardiothoracic surgeons, and six advanced practice providers. This position is primarily based at Butler Hospital, with opportunities to provide care at other system locations. Occasional travel to offsite clinics is required. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Ideally, we are seeking an early- to mid-career surgeon with experience in minimally invasive and robotic techniques. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills in the full spectrum of general thoracic surgery, including management of malignant and benign diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall. Experience with robotic navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, robotic and open lung procedures, and esophageal surgery is preferred. The role includes participation in our established Advanced Lung Center/Lung Nodule and cancer clinic. Candidates should have an interest in quality improvement initiatives and a commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Strong leadership, communication skills, and engagement in program development, departmental activities, and shared call coverage are essential. At Independence Health System, physicians are valued leaders who work closely with administration and clinical teams to deliver high-quality patient care. Located near Pittsburgh and the Laurel Highlands, our region offers the advantages of suburban living with access to world class dining, arts, entertainment, sports, outdoor recreation, and top-rated public and private schools.