Thoracic Surgery Opportunity with Established Group in Atlanta!

Northside Hospital; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Smyrna, GA is seeking an experienced thoracic surgical oncologist specialized in robotic-assisted techniques to join our established robotic thoracic surgery team. The candidate will build on our program's commitment to excellent patient outcomes for families and work with a multidisciplinary group to deliver cutting-edge care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Northside physicians, clinicians, and administrators to maintain a culture of quality, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained thoracic surgeon with board certification or ABTS eligibility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in robotic thoracic surgery.
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in thoracic surgical oncology.
• Commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care and collaboration.
• Experience with cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex robotic thoracic oncologic procedures including esophageal resections and lung resections.
• Collaborate with Northside physicians, clinicians, and administrators to promote quality and safety.
• Lead a patient-centered program focusing on outcomes and innovation.
• Engage in cancer research and participate in clinical trials.

Skills

Robotic thoracic surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical trials

Fellowship trained

Education

Fellowship training in thoracic surgery

Board-certified or ABTS board-eligible

Job description

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.

Position Requirements:

• 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.