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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description & RequirementsThoracic Surgery

Start Date: ASAP

Available Shifts: Two days in the operating room, two clinic days, and one academic/administrative day

Compensation: $450,000.00 - $500,000.00

Our organization is in search of a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to become a part of the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. This academic faculty role provides the opportunity to establish a diverse clinical practice while contributing to the future development of the division. You will deliver comprehensive thoracic surgical care, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and utilize advanced robotic systems, including single-port technology.

This position also offers significant opportunities for teaching residents and thoracic fellows, engaging in scholarly activities, pursuing research interests, and carving out a unique clinical or academic specialty. The new surgeon will join a well-established service with ample institutional support to enhance referrals, strengthen programs, and promote multidisciplinary care.

• Contribute to the growth of an academic thoracic surgery division with the potential to expand to a three-surgeon practice.
• Maintain a diverse practice that includes thoracic oncology, benign thoracic conditions, lung resections, esophageal surgeries, complex procedures, and chest wall reconstruction.
• Engage with a robust robotic surgery program featuring multiple platforms and single-port technology.
• Receive assistance from a dedicated Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner, shared advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, administrative staff, and cancer center nurse navigators.
• Collaborate with teams in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery, and other multidisciplinary groups.
• Instruct residents and thoracic surgery fellows in both the operating room and clinical settings.
• Participate in scholarly activities, publications, and grant-funded research initiatives.
• Develop referral networks, enhance physician outreach, and increase market share across a regional clinical platform.
• Explore potential leadership roles as the division continues to grow.

Galveston presents a vibrant coastal lifestyle, featuring beaches, recreational activities, historic architecture, dining options, attractions, and a year-round schedule of community events. The island offers access to unique coastal neighborhoods as well as mainland communities, providing physicians with flexibility in their living arrangements. Galveston is also committed to long-term growth, transportation improvements, economic development, and community resilience through comprehensive planning.

• Enjoy easy access to beaches, kayaking, cultural attractions, festivals, and outdoor activities.
• Discover historic districts, coastal neighborhoods, restaurants, museums, and year-round events.
• Select from island and mainland communities that are conveniently located near the university’s regional clinical sites.

Take the next step in your academic thoracic surgery career and play a pivotal role in shaping a growing program.

Situated along the Gulf Coast, Galveston is a lively beach town with numerous activities to enjoy outside of work. From eclectic boutiques and galleries to renowned historic neighborhoods, visitors from across the U.S. flock to the city’s sandy shores. Explore Moody Gardens for its aquariums and attractions, or visit the trendy area known as “The Strand” for its annual Mardi Gras celebration.

Our organization is dedicated to being recognized as a trusted, innovative, and influential partner in assisting healthcare organizations to deliver quality patient care that continually evolves, making healthcare more human, effective, and attainable.

We are a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on addressing the significant challenges facing healthcare organizations today. Our approach optimizes labor sources, enhances operating margins, and provides technologies to broaden the reach of care.