Thoracic Surgeon | Premier Hawaii Opportunity with Strong Referral Network

The Queen's Health Systems; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 576,000 - 601,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment programs

Robotics and AI lung program access

Job summary

The Queen's Health Systems in Honolulu, HI seeks an experienced, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join a leading surgical practice serving Hawaii. You will handle a broad thoracic caseload, including robotic procedures, within a high-volume setting and collaborate with innovative lung and interventional teams.

This full-time role offers inpatient and outpatient schedules, relocation assistance, sign-on and loan repayment programs, with strong growth potential across the statewide network.

Qualifications

• Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Thoracic or Cardiothoracic Surgery with a focus on lung and chest procedures.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in thoracic surgery.
• J1 and H1b visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work in inpatient and outpatient/clinic settings with an urgent-case component.
• Deliver a broad spectrum of thoracic surgical care with robotic-assisted options.
• Collaborate with a lung program that integrates robotics and AI and with interventional pulmonology.

Skills

Robotic surgery experience

Broad thoracic practice exposure

Education

Board Certification - American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowship trained in Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery - Thoracic track

Job description

The Queen's Health System has an excellent opportunity for an experienced board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join a highly reputable surgery practice serving the largest health system in the state of Hawaii.

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of thoracic pathologies, requiring strong technical skills across the field of Thoracic Surgery. The practice includes significant growth in both benign and malignant esophageal disease, with robust access to robotic surgery.

Surgeons will work within a setting of diverse and high-volume pathology, supported by an innovative lung program that integrates robotics and AI, and emphasizes close collaboration with interventional pulmonology. Come enjoy working for an industry-leading organization located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii.

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• Inpatient and outpatient/clinic schedule
• Time for urgent cases within schedule

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation is between $575,612 and $600,612 per year
• Strong statewide referrals in-place with plenty of room for growth
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available
• Federal and State loan repayment programs

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Board Certification from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery - Thoracic track focusing on lung and chest procedures
• Minimum 2+ years' experience required
• J1 and H1b applicants are welcome to apply

Where You'll Work

The Queen's Medical Center was founded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV and has grown to the largest private, nonprofit medical center in Hawai'i, with 575 acute beds, serving the entire state and the Pacific Basin. The Queen's Medical Center serves as the primary teaching hospital for majority the residencies and fellowships offered by the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the Hawai'i Residency Program. The Queen's Medical Center is the only ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center, the only Comprehensive Stroke Center, the only Magnet designated medical center, and has the only transplant program in Hawai'i.

Where You'll Live

Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is the most populous city in the state of Hawaii offering a diverse mix of cultures, cuisines, and traditions. It serves as the state's center of government and business and offers an array of entertainment options in addition to beautiful natural scenery to enjoy outdoor activities.

Who You'll Work For

The Queen's Health Systems is a nonprofit healthcare organization with a network of facilities that serve Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin. As Hawai'i's leading healthcare establishment, the statewide network has more than 8,000 employees and more than 1,500 affiliated physicians and providers. Its mission is to provide quality healthcare services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawai'i.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran