Thoracic Surgeon

The Queen's University Medical Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hawaii seeks a Thoracic Surgeon to provide critical perioperative services, evaluate patients, and participate in advanced surgical programs. The role involves working with a dedicated team to advance techniques in robotic surgeries and provide patient care. Ideal candidates will possess an MD degree, surgical residency training, and board certification in Thoracic Surgery. This position emphasizes advanced surgical practices and collaboration within clinical departments while serving a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• MD degree with a focus in Thoracic Surgery.
• Completed residency training in a recognized program.
• Board certification in Thoracic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative Thoracic Surgery services.
• Evaluate and treat patients needing Thoracic Surgery.
• Participate in the Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program.

Job description

About Us:

Highly trained surgeons at The Queen’s Medical Center provide a wide range of surgical services to patients of all ages from throughout Hawaii and the Pacific Region. As a Level I Trauma Center, Queen’s is staffed around the clock with experienced and dedicated Surgeons, Anesthesiologist, Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists and other health professionals who are ready to perform the most complex surgical procedures.

As a national leader in robotic surgery, our physicians perform highly complex, minimally invasive surgeries using the most advanced technologies.

In the era of advanced medical practices, the role of thoracic surgeons is more crucial than ever. If you’re interested in working with The Queen’s University Medical Group in Hawaii, please feel free to apply.

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides perioperative Thoracic Surgery services to The Queen’s Medical Center (QMC) patients.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Surgically evaluates and treats patients who require the services provided by a Thoracic Surgeon.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge and clinical skills in order to keep abreast of new techniques and procedures in the field of Cardiovascular Surgery with primary focus on Thoracic Surgery.
• Works to advance the Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program.
• Provides Thoracic Surgery consults of unassigned patients as needed.
• Participates in the first assist program for both Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery cases.
• Makes rounds on Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (TCV) patients in accordance with expectations of the Vice President or his/her designee.
• Provides clear instructions and explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, medications, and follow-up to patients and their respective family members.
• Provides communication regarding patient care issues to referring physicians in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in the Department of Cardiovascular Disease department’s on‑call schedule for thoracic surgery.
• Attends departmental physician staff meetings, monthly morbidity and mortality, quality assurance, and other departmental meetings deemed appropriate by the Department Chief.
• Meets or exceeds The Society of Thoracic Surgery Database/report card mean as a benchmark.
• Participates in the Queen’s Cancer Center clinical programs as appropriate to the field of Thoracic Surgery.
• Participates in Accountable Clinical Management (ACM) activities as appropriate.
• Under guidance of the Medical Director, learns surgical techniques and adopts best practices in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND