Thoracic Surgeon

Job Description

Thoracic Surgical Oncology Opportunity in Palm Beach, Florida

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG), part of Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF), the largest healthcare organization in the South Florida region with medical practices spanning from Key West to Palm Beach, is seeking to employ a Thoracic Surgeon to join its well established program at its Lynn Cancer Institute (LCI), part of Baptist Health Cancer Care, which has been awarded 11 High Performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), for colon, lung, prostate, gynecological, blood, and complex cancers. LCI brings together more than 30 dedicated physicians and cancer-care specialists delivering comprehensive care, participates in 18 active clinical trials advancing new treatments, has 4,000 newly diagnosed patients each year and more than 9 clinics and programs.

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• Full-Time Opportunity
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• Candidates must be Board Eligible/Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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• At least two years in an outpatient setting required
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• EBUS, laparoscopic and open procedures required; robotics preferred but not required
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• Requirements include MD/DO from an accredited institution, active and unrestrictive medical license (or eligibility for licensure by start date), and satisfactory completion of all required due diligence tasks and credentialing
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• Candidates will demonstrate experience in general thoracic surgery, provide comprehensive surgical care for thoracic benign and malignant disease including lung and esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors while developing individualized surgical treatment plans informed by the latest clinical guidelines using minimally invasive and robotics techniques
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• Opportunity located in outpatient clinic and Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH)
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• Participate in research initiatives and quality improvement projects
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• Supported by a team of fellow clinicians and physicians
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• Seeking candidates whose focus is on quality, excellent patient-centered care, exhibit professional demeanor, and promote collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment
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• Compensation commensurate with training and experience; benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth and include options for medical and dental benefits, generous paid time off, CME allowance, access to Baptist Health University for professional growth, and more
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• In addition, Florida enjoys no State income tax
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About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a growing network of 600 plus multi-disciplinary employed physicians, highly regarded within the South Florida communities and their respective specialties. BHMG provides a comprehensive range of evidence-based clinical services, delivered with compassion to ensure patient safety, exceptional outcomes, and the highest levels of patient and family satisfaction.

About Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, Baptist Health been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, it was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

Job ID: FY26-PB-CC-05-1