Position Overview:
A major healthcare system in Ohio is actively recruiting a Board-Certified or Truly Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join and help build a General Thoracic Surgery program. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for an experienced provider or a recent fellowship graduate (within 2 years BE eligibility). Medical Director opportunities are available for candidates with leadership vision.

Key Highlights:

• Inpatient, outpatient, and clinic-based practice

• Monday to Friday schedule with weekend call rotation

• Mix of surgical cases and outpatient visits

• Program development opportunity due to unmet thoracic demand

• Supportive infrastructure: DaVinci Xi robot, 18 pulmonary/critical care physicians, dedicated APPs, and a Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Board

• No transplant work focus on benign and malignant general thoracic surgery

• Strong referral base within the health system and community

• EPIC EMR

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience; negotiable at interview)

• Signing bonus and relocation assistance available

• Generous time off: 27 PTO days, 7 holidays, and 5 CME days

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Retirement plan with employer matching and core contributions (403b/401k)

• Student loan relief services & tuition reimbursement

• Life and disability insurance, FSA, EAP, wellness programs

• Professional development support and CME

• Additional voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal services, etc.)

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery (within 2 years)

• Fellowship-trained in Thoracic Surgery

• Ohio medical license (or willingness to obtain)

• ACLS and DEA certification (or ability to obtain)

• Clean malpractice and license history

• Must not require visa sponsorship

• Must reside within 1 hour of the site (no long-distance commuters)

• Not open to locum, 1099, or visa-based candidates