Thoracic Surgeon

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking a skilled full-time thoracic surgeon to join UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. The incoming surgeon will practice within an established general thoracic framework, emphasizing minimally invasive and robotic techniques alongside thoracic oncology. This role provides the opportunity to work at a 423-bed regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center in collaboration with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Practice Info UPMC Hamot is a 423-bed hospital offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services Serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center Thoracic oncology practice with a multidisciplinary approach at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie, a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Access to daVinci Xi system and Monarch robotic bronchoscopy Practice performs a high volume of minimally invasive benign esophageal surgeries Shift & Schedule Full-time Responsibilities Perform all aspects of general thoracic surgery with an emphasis on thoracic oncology Compensation Competitive salary commensurate with MGMA metrics Qualifications Early or mid-career surgeon with a special interest and skill in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery Recent graduates (within 1-2 years) from established general thoracic tracked residency programs with pulmonary and foregut experience preferred for early career candidates Graduates of non-tracked cardiothoracic programs with strong references will be considered Mid-career applicants must possess strong minimally invasive skill sets, including robotics experience New graduates with exceptional credentials and references will be considered