Thoracic Surgeon

NBSTSA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle is seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join a high-volume team performing complex procedures including robotic lung resections and esophagectomies. The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a collaborative, education-focused environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to tumor boards, research, and ongoing medical education, with a 1.0 FTE commitment and shared call duties within a collegial team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification (or BE) in Thoracic Surgery (American Board of Thoracic Surgery).
• Fellowship or advanced training in thoracic surgery preferred.
• Ability to obtain Washington state medical license.
• DEA with full prescriptive authority.
• BLS and ACLS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing management and follow-up care for patients.
• Stay current with research and best practices in thoracic surgery.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

DEA license

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)

Job description

Thoracic Surgeon

Opening in Seattle, Washington

As a Thoracic Surgeon, you will join our collegial team in Seattle, Washington at the award winning Virginia Mason Medical Center, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). In our high-volume practice, we perform a broad range of complex procedures, including robotic lung resections, mediastinal resections,esophagectomies,foregut surgeries (e.g., paraesophageal/hiatal hernia repairs, Heller myotomy), thoracotomies, pneumonectomies, chest wall reconstructions, and diaphragm plications.

At VMFH, you’ll join one of the West Coast’s highest-volume thoracic surgery teams, renowned for advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures with exceptional outcomes. Our cohesive group includes five seasoned thoracic surgeons at three locations, two are dedicated solely to VMFH in Seattle, three dedicated physician assistants, and residents from the Pacific Northwest’s longest-established general surgery program. We hold weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and morbidity and mortality conference. We are supported by exceptional interventional GI and pulmonary services. With cutting-edge imaging, state-of-the art robotics, a skilled OR staff, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes education and research, we offer a dynamic environment for professional growth and innovation in patient care.

To be successful in this 1.0 FTE position, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Thoracic Surgeon, possessing excellent surgical skills. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

Position Details:

• Call:Shared call amongst three surgeons; Friday - Monday weekend call 1:3 and alternate call during the week every third day.
• Tumor Board:Thoracic surgery, radiology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, gastroenterology, and pathology experts comprise our center’s Thoracic Oncology Tumor Board. This group meets weekly to discuss individual cases, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care.
• Team Based Approach:Our team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and state-of-the art medical care for our patients. Our clinicians comprise a dedicated and collaborative team that support each other and work together to create a positive work environment.
• Learning Opportunities:We support opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth.
• Innovation:Our culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both patient and team member safety using our Virginia Mason Production System with the vision of being the quality leader in healthcare.
• Provide ongoing management and follow-up care for patients
• Offer guidance and support to patients and families regarding educational resources and community services
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care
• Stay current with research and best practices in Thoracic Surgery to provide evidence-based care
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
• Salary; $550,000.00 - $800,000.00 /year

Our providers say they come to VMFH for the reputation of high-quality careand they stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes. Work at an institution with leadership and colleagues that value compassion, integrity, excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• BC or BE in Thoracic Surgery (American Board of Thoracic Surgery)
• Fellowship or advanced training in thoracic surgery preferred
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
• BLS and ACLS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care

Living in the Pacific Northwest

Located in the Pacific NW, the Seattle region is an area with a mild climate year-round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you’d like to enjoy.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, including 10 hospitals and 300 care sites. Founded in 1891, VMFH embraces its long history of caring for the most vulnerable, especially the poor and underserved, and meeting the evolving health care needs of the vibrant, diverse communities it serves. VMFH is a proud home to the Bailey-Boushay House, the first skilled nursing and outpatient chronic care program in the United States designed specifically to meet the needs of people with HIV/AIDS, and the Benaroya Research Institute, an internationally recognized institution for autoimmune disease research. VMFH is part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, dedicated to advancing health for all people.