Thoracic Surgeon – Program Development Opportunity

📍 Columbus, OH

Position Overview:

A BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon is sought to help establish and grow a comprehensive General Thoracic Surgery Program to meet increasing demand. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and experienced surgeon to take a leadership role, with potential for a Medical Director position for the right candidate.

Key Highlights:

🔹 Full-spectrum General Thoracic Surgery (benign & malignant, excluding transplant)
🔹 Well-equipped with a DaVinci Xi robot, 18 pulmonary/critical care physicians, and a Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Board
🔹 Established referral network within the health system and community partners
🔹 Dedicated APP support and consultative hospital service
🔹 EPIC EMR system

Practice Details:

🏥 Setting: Inpatient, outpatient, and clinic-based practice
🕒 Schedule: Monday – Friday with weekend call rotation
🔄 Case Mix: Surgical cases & outpatient visits
🚀 Goal: Building a thoracic program to meet unmet demand and community growth
🏥 Trauma Level: Level II

Candidate Requirements:

✅ Experienced providers preferred (new fellowship graduates considered on a case-by-case basis – must be BE within 2 years)
✅ Strong vision and excitement to develop a thoracic program
✅ Committed to providing patient-centered, team-based care
🚫 Not open to locum, 1099, or visa candidates
🚫 Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance (1 hour or less)
🚫 Not open to candidates with lapsed board certification

Compensation & Benefits:

💵 Competitive salary based on experience (to be discussed at interview)
💰 Signing bonus & relocation assistance available
🌴 27 days PTO, 7 holidays, 5 CME days
🏥 Comprehensive benefits package, including:
✔️ Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
✔️ Employee & dependent life insurance
✔️ Flexible Spending Accounts
✔️ Short- and long-term disability coverage
✔️ Health & well-being program, Employee Assistance Program
✔️ Tuition reimbursement & student loan relief services
✔️ 403(b)/401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
✔️ Additional voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, home/auto discounts, childcare discounts, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing, well-supported program with the resources to make a lasting impact in the community.

📩 Apply today to learn more!