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