Thoracic Surgery

About the Role

The University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a board‑certified Thoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. This academic faculty position offers autonomy to build a broad clinical practice while shaping the division’s next phase of growth. The surgeon will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care, collaborate across specialties, and work with advanced robotic platforms, including single‑port technology. The role includes meaningful opportunities to teach residents and thoracic fellows, participate in scholarly activities, pursue research interests, and develop a distinct clinical or academic niche.

Responsibilities

• Help grow an academic thoracic surgery division with the potential to expand to a three‑surgeon practice.
• Maintain a broad practice encompassing thoracic oncology, benign thoracic disease, lung resections, esophageal surgery, complex procedures, and chest‑wall reconstruction.
• Work with a robust robotic surgery program featuring multiple platforms and single‑port technology.
• Receive support from a dedicated Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner, shared advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, administrative staff, and cancer‑center nurse navigators.
• Collaborate with Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Gastroenterology, Trauma, Cardiac Surgery, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Teach residents and thoracic surgery fellows in the operating room and clinical environment.
• Participate in scholarly activity, publications, and grant‑funded research opportunities.
• Develop referral relationships, expand physician outreach, and grow market share across a regional clinical platform.
• Pursue potential leadership opportunities as the division expands.

Requirements

• Board‑certified Thoracic Surgeon.
• Ability to provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care.

Skills

• Experience with advanced robotic surgery platforms, including single‑port technology.
• Strong collaboration skills across multiple specialties.
• Teaching and mentorship of residents and fellows.
• Engagement in scholarly activity and research.

Pay

$450,000 – $500,000 per year.

Schedule

Two operating‑room days, two clinic days, and one academic/administrative day per week.

Community Information

Galveston offers an engaging coastal lifestyle with beaches, recreation, historic architecture, dining, attractions, and a year‑round calendar of community events. Physicians enjoy access to both distinctive coastal neighborhoods and mainland communities, providing flexibility in choosing where to live. The city is investing in long‑term growth, transportation, economic development, and community resilience through comprehensive planning. Residents can enjoy kayaking, cultural attractions, festivals, outdoor recreation, historic districts, museums, and a vibrant dining scene, with convenient access to the university’s regional clinical locations.