Assistant, Associate or Professor in Thoracic Surgery

About the Role

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida is seeking a tenure/non-tenure accruing position at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Thoracic Surgery. The new hire will join a team of four thoracic surgeons at The University of Florida Shands Hospital, a comprehensive 1,000+ bed hospital. This role supports the Division’s growth in Lung Transplantation (on track for 72 transplants this year), Extracorporeal Life Support, and Thoracic Oncology (90% of resections performed minimally invasively, mostly robotic).

Responsibilities

• Perform thoracic surgical procedures, including lung transplantation.
• Contribute to the Division’s growth in Extracorporeal Life Support and Thoracic Oncology.
• Participate in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries.

Requirements

• MD degree or equivalent.
• Board certified or eligible in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Experience in lung transplantation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robotic surgical exposure.
• Interest in esophageal disease.

Pay

Expected salary based upon experience and education.

Health assessment required: Yes.