Thoracic Surgery Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

One of our Partners in Minnesota is seeking a Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeon for a highly desirable locum tenens opportunity within a nationally recognized cancer program.

This assignment offers a balanced schedule consisting of clinic, surgery, and procedural time while providing access to advanced thoracic oncology cases, robotic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic procedures, and multidisciplinary cancer care.

Providers will work within a collaborative environment supported by physician assistants, nurse navigators, clinic nursing staff, and experienced surgical teams. The opportunity is ideal for thoracic surgeons seeking advanced oncologic cases, robotic surgery exposure, and long-term continuity.

Assignment Highlights

• Top 10% provider compensation compared to similar Thoracic Surgery opportunities (2026 market data)
• $325/hour provider compensation
• 40-hour work week
• Two clinic days per week
• Two surgery/procedural days per week
• One flexible administrative or overflow day
• Shared overnight and weekend call
• Advanced thoracic oncology practice
• Robotic surgery program
• VATS procedures
• Advanced bronchoscopy
• Endoscopic lung and esophageal procedures
• Dedicated PA support
• Nurse navigator support
• Epic EMR
• Minnesota License or IMLC accepted
• Ongoing assignment potential
• HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission Certified
• HPA Healthcare is an active member of NALTO

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage thoracic oncology patients
• Perform thoracic oncologic surgical procedures
• Perform robotic thoracic surgery
• Perform VATS procedures
• Perform advanced bronchoscopy procedures
• Manage mediastinal, pleural, chest wall, lung, and esophageal disease
• Participate in multidisciplinary cancer conferences
• Provide inpatient consultative services
• Participate in shared overnight and weekend call
• Complete documentation within Epic EMR