Thoracic Surgeon, Temple

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Productivity bonus

Moving allowance

No state income tax

Job summary

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking an outstanding BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in Temple, TX. The ideal candidate will perform non-cardiac adult thoracic surgery and help expand thoracic services with a focus on quality and innovation.

The role includes academic appointment; the team uses VATS and robotic techniques, with strong research support and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Residency or Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• 5+ years of post-training experience preferred, but exceptions possible.
• Ability to provide the full spectrum of non-cardiac adult thoracic surgical services.
• Training in foregut/esophageal procedures such as Heller myotomy, fundoplication, stenting.
• Training in interventional airway procedures including EBUS and stenting.
• Added training in minimally invasive techniques including robotics is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide full spectrum non-cardiac thoracic surgical services for adults.
• Contribute to growth of disease-based programs with Oncology and Pulmonary Medicine.
• Participate in research and academic activities through Baylor College of Medicine.
• Collaborate with a team of surgeons and healthcare providers to maintain high-quality care.

Skills

CT surgery residency

Academic experience

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Communication skills

Teaching/Mentoring

Foregut/Esophageal procedures

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Licensed to Practice Medicine in Texas

Board certification (ABMS or BOO)

Job description

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking an outstanding academic BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, within the Department of Surgery in Temple, TX. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of non-cardiac adult thoracic surgery and expected to contribute to the growth and development of disease-based programs in partnership with the Divisions of Oncology and Pulmonary Medicine. The candidate will also contribute to expanding the depth and breadth of general thoracic surgical services offered while maintaining the highest quality of care.

Our team of highly-experienced surgeons and healthcare providers treat a variety of chest disorders, including benign and malignant conditions. Our system utilizes innovative state of the art care and technology, including minimally-invasive techniques, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic surgery.

The Central Texas region is the fastest growing area of the country and has attracted several noteworthy and diverse industries (Meta, Apple and Samsung to name a few) in recent years. The Cardiovascular Surgery program, under new leadership, is experiencing steady growth that is anticipated to continue for the foreseeable future.

This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

Qualifications

• Residency or Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Experience in an academic setting is preferred.
• 5+ years of Post Training, experience preferred, but exceptions possible.

The Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Completed ACGME-accredited Thoracic tract cardiothoracic surgery residency or fellowship program.
• Ability to provide the full spectrum of non-cardiac adult thoracic surgical services, including treatment of benign and malignant pulmonary and esophageal disorders.
• Training/experience in foregut and esophageal procedures such as Heller myotomy, fundoplication, and stenting
• Training/experience in interventional airway procedures including EBUS and stenting
• Added training or qualifications in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotics, is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for teaching and mentoring

Academic appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor through Baylor College of Medicine will be determined by experience and qualifications. The Division also has an active research program, including its own biostatistician, and is committed to supporting the development of individual research interests in addition to one’s clinical practice.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Immediate eligibility for health and wellness benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

About Baylor Scott And White Medical Center - Temple

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2025 Fortune Magazine ranked the hospital No. 1 among teaching hospitals with a cardiovascular residency program and in 2022, the hospital ranked No.5 among the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 highly regarded accredited residency and fellowship programs.

About Baylor Scott and White Health System - Central Texas

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott and White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott and White includes 52 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, 7,300 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott and White Health Plan.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty or demonstrate certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.