Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity- Erie, PA

UPMC Northwest PA and NY; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a skilled thoracic surgeon to join their team in Erie, PA. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a well-respected practice focusing on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery. The ideal candidate will be early to mid-career, bringing expertise in thoracic oncology and a collaborative spirit to a multidisciplinary team. With access to advanced surgical technologies like the daVinci Xi system, you will be positioned to make a significant impact in patient care. If you are passionate about advancing your career in a supportive environment, this role is an excellent fit.

Qualifications

• Early or mid-career surgeon with skills in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery.
• Strong references from non-tracked cardiothoracic programs will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on thoracic oncology.
• Join a mature general thoracic practice at UPMC Hamot Hospital.

Skills

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Pulmonary Experience

Foregut Surgery

Education

General Thoracic Tracked Residency

Cardiothoracic Program

Tools

daVinci Xi System

Monarch Robotic Bronchoscopy

Job description

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting a highly skilled and personable full–time thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hamot located in Erie, PA.

The Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery is seeking an early or mid–career surgeon with a special interest and skill in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery to join a mature general thoracic practice at UPMC Hamot Hospital. Desirable early career candidates would be recent graduates (within 1–2 years) from established general thoracic tracked residency programs with pulmonary and foregut experience, although graduates of non–tracked cardiothoracic programs with strong references will be considered. Mid–career applicants should possess strong minimally invasive skill sets, including robotics experience.

General thoracic surgeon for UPMC Hamot, a 423–bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Thoracic oncology practice with a multidisciplinary approach at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie, which is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The candidate will join an established, robust minimally invasive thoracic surgery practice with access to daVinci Xi system and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy. Existing practice also performs a high volume of minimally invasive benign esophageal surgeries.

The ideal candidate will be in the early to mid–career with minimally invasive and robotic experience. Responsibilities will include all aspects of general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on thoracic oncology. Competitive salary will be provided commensurate with MGMA metrics.