Thoracic Surgeon – South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health

Northwell Health Physician Partners; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a skilled Thoracic Surgeon to join a dynamic team at a rapidly growing hospital in Bay Shore, New York. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative surgical practices and collaborative research with leading medical institutions. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional skills in minimally invasive VATS and robotic surgery, contributing to a high-volume practice dedicated to excellence in patient care. Join a forward-thinking team committed to advancing thoracic surgery and improving patient outcomes through teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in thoracic surgery with board eligibility or certification.
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy team with an annual case volume of over 4,100.
• Engage in translational research and program development across network hospitals.

Skills

Minimally invasive VATS

Robotic surgery

Inter-personal skills

Program development

Education

Thoracic-track fellowship

ABS and ABTS Board certification

Job description

The department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health is seeking a Thoracic Surgeon to join our faculty at South Shore University Hospital, located in Bay Shore, New York. The ideal candidate is thoracic-track fellowship trained, ABS and ABTS Board Eligible or Certified, and is skilled in minimally invasive VATS and robotic surgery for both malignant and benign thoracic diseases.

The candidate will join a well-established, busy, and experienced team of thoracic surgeons at Northwell, with an annual case volume of well over 4,100. The candidate will have access to ample opportunities for translational research in collaboration with Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Monter Cancer Center, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The candidate is expected to take an active role in program development across several network hospitals around the South Shore community. Exceptional inter-personal skills are expected with a goal of sharing a vision of unparalleled delivery of care through teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and persistence for excellence.

South Shore University Hospital is the eastern most Long Island tertiary hospital for Northwell Health, located 30 miles east of NYC on the south shore of Long Island. This 305-bed hospital is rapidly growing and has begun expansion of the surgical and critical care areas to accommodate its rapid patient growth. The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed ICU unit with an additional 4 Stepdown beds.

Northwell Health is New York State s largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850+ outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from