Thoracic Surgeon

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing.

Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond.

Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

· Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) seeks an experienced thoracic surgeon to direct the Lung Cancer Program.

· Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure delivery of excellent cancer care and optimal treatment outcomes.

· Expected to lead research projects in thoracic cancers and actively participate in the NHCI Lung Cancer Program multidisciplinary clinical activities.

· Primary Focus: Thoracic Surgery – lung, esophageal, and other cancers of the respiratory system

The ideal candidate will offer a proven background focused on program growth and leadership combined with experience in the use of advanced technologies and surgical innovations to build upon and support the Program’s commitment to excellent outcomes for patients and their families. This individual will collaborate with Northside physicians, clinicians and administrators to create and maintain a culture of patient centeredness – emphasizing quality, safety and efficiency while actively promoting NHCI’s multidisciplinary approach to patient care as a local, regional and national leader in innovation and collaboration.

· Board-certified thoracic surgeon

· Fellowship trained in cardiothoracic surgery or thoracic surgical oncology

· Minimally invasive thoracic surgery proficiency required

· 5-8 years clinical experience preferred

· Proven track record of successful leadership in a progressive academic medical center or community hospital

· Experience and commitment to cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable