Thoracic Surgeon | Minimally Invasive & Robotic Thoracic Surgery | San Francisco, CA

Nysurgeon; Richmond (CA); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Robust retirement plan

Job summary

Sutter West Bay Medical Group seeks a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Thoracic Surgery Associates team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lead a high-performing thoracic oncology program across clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, collaborating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists,

Qualifications

• Board certification in thoracic surgery and eligibility for California medical license.
• Completion of accredited General Surgery residency and thoracic fellowship.
• Experience in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
• Strong clinical, teaching, and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program and tumor boards.
• Expand thoracic surgical services and ensure clinical quality.
• Provide consults and emergency thoracic surgery as needed.
• Collaborate with oncology, radiology, pulmonology, and primary care.
• Direct the thoracic surgery service line and care pathways.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Academic research

Teaching

Education

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

General Surgery residency

Thoracic/Cardiothoracic fellowship

Tools

da Vinci robotic system

Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Job description

Thoracic Surgeon Position Summary

We are seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join our Thoracic Surgery Associates team. minimally invasive and robotic techniques (The ideal candidate Will demonstrate expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth , including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program. This position offers the opportunity to play a central role in expanding thoracic surgical services and advancing clinical quality, patient experience, and system-wide excellence.

Perform complex thoracic procedures with a focus on lung surgery, including:

• Minimum of 5 8 years of post-training experience preferred

Advanced skills and formal credentialing in:

• da Vinci robotic surgery
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
• (Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions

Academic / Research

• Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic programs, teaching, and clinical research

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences

• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and primary care
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and continuity of care

Quality and Patient Experience

• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
• Participate in an equitable call rotation
• Provide consultation and emergency thoracic surgical services as needed

Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery FTE Breakdown

• tbd % Administrative (Program Director role)
• Support growth and expansion of thoracic surgery services
• Direct the strategic vision and standardized care pathways of the thoracic surgery service line.
• Completion of accredited General Surgery residency
• Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
• DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility
• Strong clinical and surgical judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care model
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
• Integrated multispecialty medical group environment
• Access to advanced imaging, oncology, pulmonology, and critical care
• Active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program
• Emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Focus on coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Participation in system-wide thoracic oncology initiatives

Signing bonus

• Robust retirement plan
• Relocation assistance

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multispecialty group with approximately 380 physicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. In partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), physicians practice in a collaborative environment supported by strong administrative infrastructure, enabling a focus on high-quality patient care.

Community Information: San Francisco is a leading cultural and financial center known for its diversity, innovation, and access to world-class dining, arts, and outdoor activities. The region offers a unique opportunity to care for a diverse population with complex medical needs.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.