Physician MD/DO - Thoracic Surgery

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care including lung, pleural, mediastinal, and esophageal disease (as applicable).
• Participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and shared call coverage.
• Ensure high standards of perioperative care and patient safety.
• Collaborate with pulmonology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology teams within the region.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated care planning.
• Support timely and efficient patient pathways for diagnosis and treatment.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and patient safety activities.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited thoracic surgery fellowship.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with robotic thoracic surgery.
• Eligible for Washington State medical licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with esophageal surgery is highly preferred.
• Experience developing multidisciplinary care models.
• Interest in quality improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary of $654,784 based on a 1.0 FTE with productivity incentives.
• Generous employment bonus.
• Relocation financial assistance with access to relocation vendors such as home finding services, rental housing, and household moving services.
• Educational loan reimbursement for those who qualify.
• Select from one of three health and medical benefits plans to suit your personal needs.
• Two retirement savings accounts, 403(b) & 401(a), with an optional third 457(b) plan for those who qualify.