Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Job Description & Requirements
Thoracic Surgery
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Two "operating room" days, two clinic days, and one academic/adm Pay Rate: $450000.00 - $500000.00

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. This academic faculty opportunity offers the autonomy to build a broad clinical practice while helping shape the division's next phase of growth. You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care, collaborate across specialties, and work with advanced robotic platforms, including single-port technology.

The position also provides meaningful opportunities to teach residents and thoracic fellows, participate in scholarly activities, pursue research interests, and develop a distinct clinical or academic niche. The incoming surgeon will join an established service with the support and institutional resources to expand referrals, strengthen programs, and advance multidisciplinary care.

Opportunity Highlights

• Help grow an academic thoracic surgery division with the potential to expand to a three-surgeon practice
• Maintain a broad practice encompassing thoracic oncology, benign thoracic disease, lung resections, esophageal surgery, complex procedures, and chest wall reconstruction
• Work with a robust robotic surgery program featuring multiple platforms and single-port technology
• Receive support from a dedicated Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner, shared advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, administrative staff, and cancer center nurse navigators
• Collaborating with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery, and multidisciplinary teams
• Teach residents and thoracic surgery fellows in the operating room and clinical environment
• Participate in scholarly activity, publications, and grant-funded research opportunities
• Develop referral relationships, expand physician outreach, and grow market share across a regional clinical platform
• Pursue potential leadership opportunities as the division expands

Community Information

Galveston offers an engaging coastal lifestyle with beaches, recreation, historic architecture, dining, attractions, and a year-round calendar of community events. The island provides access to both distinctive coastal neighborhoods and mainland communities, giving physicians flexibility when choosing where to live. Galveston is also investing in long-term growth, transportation, economic development, and community resilience through its comprehensive planning process. (City of Galveston, 2026; Visit Galveston, 2026)

• Enjoy convenient access to beaches, kayaking, cultural attractions, festivals, and outdoor recreation
• Explore historic districts, coastal neighborhoods, restaurants, museums, and year-round events
• Choose from island and mainland communities within reach of the university's regional clinical locations (Visit Galveston, 2026)

Take the next step in your academic thoracic surgery career and help shape a growing program.

Telana Mushlin

AMN Healthcare

Job No. 186008

Facility Location
Tucked along the Gulf Coast region, Galveston is a hip beach town with plenty to keep you busy when not working. From the eclectic boutiques and galleries to the famed historic neighborhoods, people flock from all over the U.S. to visit the city's sandy beaches. Stopover at Moody Gardens to see aquariums and other attractions, or visit the trendy area known as "The Strand" for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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