Thoracic Surgeon - Texas Oncology San Antonio

American Society Of Clinical Oncology, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to partnership

Full benefits

Job summary

Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists, a division of Texas Oncology, is seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join two current Thoracic Surgeons in San Antonio, Texas. The practice focuses on oncology with minimally invasive and robotic techniques and offers mentoring opportunities for medical students and residents.

Texas Oncology is the largest privately held oncology practice in the United States and collaborates with Sarah Cannon Research Institute to offer a broad range of clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in thoracic surgery.
• Experience with oncology-focused thoracic procedures.
• Minimally invasive and robotic experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoracic surgical care for oncology patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient planning and care.
• Mentor medical students and residents in local training programs.
• Participate in clinical trials through the Sarah Cannon Research Institute.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery

Mentoring residents

Job description

Texas Oncology Surgical Specialists, a division of Texas Oncology has an opening for a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join two current Thoracic Surgeons in a rapidly growing patient population area in San Antonio, Texas .

Texas O ncology is the largest privately held oncology practice in the United S tutes. We are a physician owned, multispecialty oncology practice that provides world class treatment options to patients in the second largest city in Texas. We are a group of 41 physicians including 2 Thoracic Surgeons, 4 Gynecologic Oncologists, 4 Radiation Oncologists, 2 Breast Surgeons, 2 Surgical Oncologists, 3 Colorectal Surgeons,1Otolaryngology Oncologyand 23 medical oncology sub-specialists dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and blood disorders.

We provide thoracic surgery services to a large referring service area of more than 11 locations/clinics.

Our Thoracic Surgery practice incorporates all aspects of general thoracic surgery with a large focus on oncology but also including benign diseases of the lungs, esophagus, t rachea, mediastinum, chest wall and diaphragm. This physician should be well versed in minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery. Experience in endoscopic and navigational procedures is a plus. Texas Oncology, in collaboration with the world-renowned Sarah Cannon Research Institute offers a broad range of clinical trials to patients in the community setting. This practice also offers the opportunity for a physician to mentor medical students and residents in local training programs.

San Antonio, also known as the "Alamo City" is a vibrant city rich with history and charm. It is home to the world-famous River Walk, legendary Alamo and great Tex-Mex cuisine, all in a multicultural atmosphere. San Antonio's location makes it an attractive area for the outdoor enthusiast. Its residents enjoy the nearby Mission Trail, Texas Hill Country, tubing on the Guadalupe River and the Texas Wine Country. It is served by San Antonio International Airport with daily flights to most major hubs throughout the United States.

Texas Oncology Surgical Specialist offers a realistic path to partnership, competitive starting salary and full suite of benefits.