Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Division Chief, Thoracic Surgery

At our organization, every team member plays a vital role in providing outstanding and compassionate care. We are dedicated to enhancing patient services through innovation, teamwork, education, and research.

The Department of Surgery is on the lookout for a distinguished academic thoracic surgeon to take on the role of Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery . This position offers a remarkable chance to lead and develop a prestigious academic division within one of New England's top integrated health systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Division's clinical, educational, research, and faculty development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with departmental, cancer center, and health system leadership to enhance regional access and strengthen multidisciplinary programs.
• Recruit exceptional faculty and promote innovation in thoracic surgery.

Why Join Us?

Lead the next phase of an exceptional academic division.

The Division of Thoracic Surgery boasts a rich history of excellence in treating thoracic and esophageal diseases. Our program features a successful minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery practice, recognized for delivering outstanding care to patients with complex benign and malignant thoracic conditions.

As the Division Chief, you will have the chance to build on this solid foundation by:

• Expanding clinical programs.
• Strengthening regional partnerships.
• Recruiting top-tier faculty.
• Enhancing research initiatives.
• Shaping the future of thoracic surgery within our organization.

Integrated Cancer Care

The Tufts Cancer Center is transforming cancer treatment through an integrated academic model that unites four hospital-based cancer programs under a unified mission. By combining the strengths of an academic medical center with three community cancer centers, we deliver comprehensive cancer care throughout eastern Massachusetts, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, innovative treatments, research, survivorship, and education.

Multidisciplinary Excellence

Our thoracic surgeons collaborate with specialists in various fields, including Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Interventional Pulmonology, Radiology, Pathology, Critical Care, and Rehabilitation Medicine. This teamwork allows us to create personalized treatment plans for patients facing the most complex thoracic diseases, ensuring timely access to cutting-edge therapies and exceptional patient outcomes.

Research and Innovation

The Division of Thoracic Surgery offers patients access to groundbreaking therapies through both institutional and national clinical trials. Faculty members are actively involved in translational and clinical research focused on thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and innovative therapeutic strategies, collaborating across disciplines to advance the understanding of thoracic diseases.

Education

As the primary teaching hospital for the Tufts University School of Medicine, we host an ACGME-accredited two-year Thoracic Surgery Residency that accepts one resident each year. The Division Chief will play a pivotal role in resident education, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and mentoring the next generation of academic thoracic surgeons.

Who You Are

• An accomplished academic thoracic surgeon with a proven track record in clinical program development and leadership.
• A visionary physician leader dedicated to enhancing patient care, education, research, and innovation.
• An exceptional mentor with a history of developing faculty, trainees, and future leaders.
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level at the Tufts University School of Medicine.
• A collaborative leader who fosters high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
• Committed to accountability, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• A physician who leads with integrity, emotional intelligence, and outstanding communication skills.