Thoracic Surgeon
St. Anthony Hospital · Lakewood, CO · Today
Healthcare$530k–$832k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
As our Thoracic Surgeon, you will operate on organs within the chest, specializing in surgical diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, trachea, and chest wall, including complex cancers and benign diseases. Every day you will perform both traditional and advanced minimally invasive (VATS, RATS) surgical procedures, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive treatment plans.
Responsibilities
- Perform surgery on lungs, esophagus, trachea, and chest wall for cancerous and benign conditions (e.g., lung cancer, esophageal diseases, chest wall tumors).
- Utilize traditional open surgery (thoracotomy) and advanced minimally invasive techniques (VATS, RATS).
- Collaborate with pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, and oncologists within a multidisciplinary team.
- Adhere to the highest standards of medical ethics and practice.
- Leverage Physician Group resources to optimize operational efficiency.
Required Job Requirements
- Doctorate MD or DO required.
- Must have successfully completed a residency or fellowship commensurate with area of specialty.
- Obtain and maintain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration;
- Be board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty, by a board acceptable to Hospital;
- Obtain Medical Staff Privileges within the Health system, at sponsoring institution.
- DR-Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in applicable state required.
Benefits
- We are offering a competitive base, a generous CME allowance, and recruiting incentives, which include a sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.