Thoracic Surgery Opportunity with Established Group in Atlanta!

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced thoracic surgeon proficient in robotic techniques to join an accomplished team. The role emphasizes exceptional patient care while engaging in academic research and quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess fellowship training and a strong commitment to a multidisciplinary approach in thoracic oncology. A competitive compensation package is offered, alongside opportunities to participate in innovative procedures and collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained, board‑certified or ABTS board‑eligible thoracic surgeon.
• 3-5 years' clinical experience in thoracic surgical oncology preferred.
• Experience and commitment to cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join and enhance our established robotic thoracic surgery team.
• Perform complex thoracic oncologic procedures using advanced technologies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a patient-centered culture.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery proficiency

Clinical experience in thoracic surgical oncology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Commitment to cancer research

Education

Fellowship trained thoracic surgeon

Job description

Overview

Seeking an experienced thoracic surgeon with robotic proficiency to join our accomplished team of three surgeons and six advanced practice providers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care through cutting-edge operative techniques for benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall.

This position offers the opportunity to engage in academic research, lead quality improvement initiatives that drive superior outcomes, and collaborate actively within the Northside Thoracic Oncology Program's multidisciplinary care model. Our established lung cancer screening program provides a robust patient referral base and supports early-stage disease detection.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be an experienced thoracic surgical oncologist proficient in robotic‑assisted techniques who will join and enhance our established robotic thoracic surgery team. This individual will leverage advanced technologies and surgical innovations to build upon the Program's commitment to excellent outcomes for patients and their families. The successful candidate will collaborate with our experienced robotic thoracic team, Northside physicians, clinicians, and administrators to maintain a culture of patient centeredness – emphasizing quality, safety, and efficiency while promoting NHCI's multidisciplinary approach to patient care as a local, regional, and national leader in innovation and collaboration. Our team performs the complete range of thoracic oncologic procedures including complex esophageal resections, mediastinal tumor excisions, anatomic lung resections, and chest wall reconstructions utilizing state‑of‑the‑art robotic platforms. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package complemented by an outstanding lifestyle in one of the country's top‑ranked metropolitan areas.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained, board‑certified or ABTS board‑eligible thoracic surgeon.
• Demonstrated proficiency in robotic thoracic surgery required.
• 3-5 years' clinical experience in thoracic surgical oncology preferred.
• Commitment to team‑based multidisciplinary care and collaboration
• Experience and commitment to cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable.

Work Hours

8a-5p