Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity- Erie, PA

UPMC Hamot; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled thoracic surgeon to join their dynamic team in Erie, PA. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a well-respected practice specializing in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general thoracic surgery and a passion for thoracic oncology. With access to advanced technologies like the daVinci Xi system and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing top-notch patient care. This role promises a competitive salary aligned with industry standards, making it an exciting opportunity for early to mid-career surgeons.

Qualifications

• Seeking early to mid-career surgeon with skills in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery.
• Candidates should have experience in general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on oncology.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of general thoracic surgery with a focus on thoracic oncology.
• Join a mature general thoracic practice with high volume of minimally invasive surgeries.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

General thoracic surgery

Pulmonary experience

Foregut experience

Education

Graduation from established general thoracic residency program

Graduation from non-tracked 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 in the Department of Cardiothoracic 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 in Erie, Pennsylvania. 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 and clinics serve 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. 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. New graduates with exceptional credentials and references will be considered. Responsibilities will include all aspects of general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on thoracic oncology. Competitive salary will be provided commensurate with MGMA metrics.