Surgery - General Physician Needed

Thoracic Surgeon Position Summary

We are seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join our Thoracic Surgery Associates team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth , including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program.

This position offers the opportunity to play a central role in expanding thoracic surgical services and advancing clinical quality, patient experience, and system-wide excellence.

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Perform complex thoracic procedures with a focus on lung surgery, including:

Minimum of 5-8 years of post-training experience preferred

• Advanced skills and formal credentialing in:

o da Vinci robotic surgery

o Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions

Academic / Research

• Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to academic programs, teaching, and clinical research

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences

• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and primary care
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and continuity of care

Quality and Patient Experience

• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities
• Participate in an equitable call rotation
• Provide consultation and emergency thoracic surgical services as needed

Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Thoracic Surgery FTE Breakdown

• tbd % Administrative (Program Director role)

Support growth and expansion of thoracic surgery services

• Direct the strategic vision and standardized care pathways of the thoracic surgery service line.

Completion of accredited General Surgery residency

• Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
• DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility

Strong clinical and surgical judgment

• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary care model
• Commitment to high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
• Integrated multispecialty medical group environment
• Access to advanced imaging, oncology, pulmonology, and critical care
• Active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program
• Emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Focus on coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Participation in system-wide thoracic oncology initiatives

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Signing bonus

• Robust retirement plan
• Relocation assistance
• Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multispecialty group with approximately 380 physicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. In partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), physicians practice in a collaborative environment supported by strong administrative infrastructure, enabling a focus on high-quality patient care.

Community Information

San Francisco is a leading cultural and financial center known for its diversity, innovation, and access to world-class dining, arts, and outdoor activities. The region offers a unique opportunity to care for a diverse population with complex medical needs.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics.