Thoracic Surgeon

Northside Hospital; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) seeks an experienced thoracic surgeon to direct the Lung Cancer Program. The ideal candidate will develop and implement strategies to ensure delivery of excellent cancer care and optimal treatment outcomes.

This role emphasizes leadership in research projects in thoracic cancers and active participation in NHCI multidisciplinary clinical activities, with a focus on thoracic surgery—lung, esophageal, and other respiratory cancers.

Qualifications

• Board-certified thoracic surgeon with CT surgery fellowship.
• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery expertise.
• Experience leading cancer programs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Lung Cancer Program and set care strategies.
• Lead research projects in thoracic cancers and drive clinical trials.
• Collaborate with NHCI clinicians to promote patient-centered care.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Minimally invasive techniques

Leadership

Clinical research

Experience (5-8 years)

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Board certification in Thoracic Surgery

Job description

Job Details

• Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) seeks an experienced thoracic surgeon to direct the Lung Cancer Program.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure delivery of excellent cancer care and optimal treatment outcomes.
• Expected to lead research projects in thoracic cancers and actively participate in the NHCI Lung Cancer Program multidisciplinary clinical activities.
• Primary Focus: Thoracic Surgery - lung, esophageal, and other cancers of the respiratory system

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will offer a proven background focused on program growth and leadership combined with experience in the use of advanced technologies and surgical innovations to build upon and support the Program's commitment to excellent outcomes for patients and their families. This individual will collaborate with Northside physicians, clinicians and administrators to create and maintain a culture of patient centeredness - emphasizing quality, safety and efficiency while actively promoting NHCI's multidisciplinary approach to patient care as a local, regional and national leader in innovation and collaboration.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Board-certified thoracic surgeon
• Fellowship trained in cardiothoracic surgery or thoracic surgical oncology
• Minimally invasive thoracic surgery proficiency required
• 5-8 years clinical experience preferred
• Proven track record of successful leadership in a progressive academic medical center or community hospital
• Experience and commitment to cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE

Over the past decade, Northside has established a reputation of excellence in oncology. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) has become one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care in the Southeast with over 15,000 new cancer cases in 2023 and services provided at over 55+ locations. The NHCI is accredited by the American College of Surgeon's Commission on Cancer as an Integrated Network Cancer Program and is recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive cancer care including screening, diagnosis, research, treatment, and support services. In 2014, NHCI was awarded a grant, as one of only 34 community sites nationwide, to lead a National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Program (NCORP). The Georgia NCORP is dedicated to providing patients throughout the state with access to clinical trials while remaining in their local community.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL SYSTEM

Northside Hospital, Inc. is comprised of five hospitals and an extensive network of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro-Atlanta area, having more than five million patient encounters annually. The five hospitals include: Northside Hospital Atlanta, 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia; Northside Hospital Forsyth, 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, Georgia; Northside Hospital Cherokee, 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Canton, Georgia; Northside Hospital Gwinnett, 1000 Medical Center Boulevard, Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Northside Hospital Duluth, 3620 Howell Ferry Road, Duluth, Georgia. The Northside Hospital system has 1,890 beds, more than 350 outpatient locations throughout the state, more than 26,0000s employees and 4,100 physicians on staff.

REQUIRED

1. Medical Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. BC/BE in Thoracic Surgery
3. Active GA medical license