Thoracic Surgeon Career Opportunity

Society of Thoracic Surgeons; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and relocation bonuses

30 days of paid vacation

Continuing medical education

Job summary

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking two adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeons to join their expert team. Ideal candidates will possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery and have experience managing complex conditions. The practice boasts advanced technology and a center of excellence for lung cancer detection.

Benefits include a competitive compensation model, relocation bonuses, six weeks of paid vacation, and opportunities for continued medical education.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery.
• Experience in surgical management of lung, esophageal, and chest wall malignancies is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary practice with cardiac and thoracic surgeons.
• Participate in a center of excellence multidisciplinary lung clinic.
• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Surgical management of complex lung conditions

Technical skills

Education

Completion of thoracic surgery training or 1-2 years of experience

Job description

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking two adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeons to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will join Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcare’s adult-service hospitals and completes an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute maintains 49% of the general thoracic surgery market share, more than any other health care provider in our service area.

Led by George J. Mikos, M.D., with more than 20 years’ experience as a thoracic surgeon, this team is known for its skill, experience, easy access for patients and ability to treat some of the most advanced conditions. Surgeons have access to a comprehensive suite of cutting‑edge technology in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options, including the use of robotic‑assisted thoracic surgery.

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute works closely with Norton Cancer Institute to provide comprehensive lung care to patients seen at Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Lung Center.

This multidisciplinary program has been designated as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence, reserved for programs designed to accelerate lung cancer detection and treatment by using advanced technology.

About the Position

• Join an adult‑service practice consisting of four cardiac surgeons, one general thoracic surgeon, nine advanced practice providers and several support staff members
• Competitive compensation model including bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators
• Participate in a center of excellence‑designated multidisciplinary lung clinic
• Preferred candidates will be in the process of completing training or have at least one to two years of experience
• Candidate must possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery as well as surgical management of complex lung, esophageal and chest wall malignancies
• Benefits include sign‑on and relocation bonuses, 30 days (six weeks) of paid vacation, a week of continuing medical education and access to the Norton Provider Leadership Academy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.