Thoracic Surgery

AMN Healthcare; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 450 000 - 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston invites a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery in an academic faculty role.

You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care, collaborate across specialties, teach residents and thoracic fellows in the operating room and clinic, and participate in scholarly activities and research using advanced robotic platforms, including single-port technology.

Qualifications

• Board-certified thoracic surgeon with academic clinical experience.
• Experience in teaching residents and thoracic fellows preferred.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care.
• Teach residents and thoracic fellows in OR and clinic.
• Participate in scholarly activity and research.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop a clinical or academic niche and leadership within the division.

Connaissances

Board-certified Thoracic Surgeon

Outils

Robotic platforms

Single-port technology

Description du poste

Job Description & Requirements

Thoracic Surgery
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Two “operating room” days, two clinic days, and one academic/adm Pay Rate: $450000.00 - $500000.00

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. This academic faculty opportunity offers the autonomy to build a broad clinical practice while helping shape the division’s next phase of growth. You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care, collaborate across specialties, and work with advanced robotic platforms, including single-port technology.

The position also provides meaningful opportunities to teach residents and thoracic fellows, participate in scholarly activities, pursue research interests, and develop a distinct clinical or academic niche. The incoming surgeon will join an established service with the support and institutional resources to expand referrals, strengthen programs, and advance multidisciplinary care.

Opportunity Highlights

• Help grow an academic thoracic surgery division with the potential to expand to a three-surgeon practice
• Maintain a broad practice encompassing thoracic oncology, benign thoracic disease, lung resections, esophageal surgery, complex procedures, and chest wall reconstruction
• Work with a robust robotic surgery program featuring multiple platforms and single-port technology
• Receive support from a dedicated Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner, shared advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, administrative staff, and cancer center nurse navigators
• Collaborating with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery, and multidisciplinary teams
• Teach residents and thoracic surgery fellows in the operating room and clinical environment
• Participate in scholarly activity, publications, and grant-funded research opportunities
• Develop referral relationships, expand physician outreach, and grow market share across a regional clinical platform
• Pursue potential leadership opportunities as the division expands

Community Information

Galveston offers an engaging coastal lifestyle with beaches, recreation, historic architecture, dining, attractions, and a year-round calendar of community events. The island provides access to both distinctive coastal neighborhoods and mainland communities, giving physicians flexibility when choosing where to live. Galveston is also investing in long-term growth, transportation, economic development, and community resilience through its comprehensive planning process. (City of Galveston, 2026; Visit Galveston, 2026)

• Enjoy convenient access to beaches, kayaking, cultural attractions, festivals, and outdoor recreation
• Explore historic districts, coastal neighborhoods, restaurants, museums, and year-round events
• Choose from island and mainland communities within reach of the university’s regional clinical locations (Visit Galveston, 2026) [galveston.com]

Take the next step in your academic thoracic surgery career and help shape a growing program.

Facility Location

Tucked along the Gulf Coast region, Galveston is a hip beach town with plenty to keep you busy when not working. From the eclectic boutiques and galleries to the famed historic neighborhoods, people flock from all over the U.S. to visit the city’s sandy beaches. Stopover at Moody Gardens to see aquariums and other attractions, or visit the trendy area known as “The Strand” for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.