Description

LOCATION – Atlanta, Georgia

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

We seek an experienced thoracic surgeon with robotic proficiency to join our accomplished team of three surgeons and six advanced practice providers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care through cutting-edge operative techniques for benign and malignant conditions of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall.

This position offers the opportunity to engage in academic research, lead quality improvement initiatives that drive superior outcomes, and collaborate actively within the Northside Thoracic Oncology Program's multidisciplinary care model. Our established lung cancer screening program provides a robust patient referral base and supports early-stage disease detection.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will be an experienced thoracic surgical oncologist proficient in robotic-assisted techniques who will join and enhance our established robotic thoracic surgery team. This individual will leverage advanced technologies and surgical innovations to build upon the Program's commitment to excellent outcomes for patients and their families. The successful candidate will collaborate with our experienced robotic thoracic team, Northside physicians, clinicians, and administrators to maintain a culture of patient centeredness – emphasizing quality, safety, and efficiency while promoting NHCI's multidisciplinary approach to patient care as a local, regional, and national leader in innovation and collaboration. Our team performs the complete range of thoracic oncologic procedures including complex esophageal resections, mediastinal tumor excisions, anatomic lung resections, and chest wall reconstructions utilizing state-of-the-art robotic platforms. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package complemented by an outstanding lifestyle in one of the country's top-ranked metropolitan areas.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

•          Fellowship trained, board-certified or ABTS board-eligible thoracic surgeon.
•          Demonstrated proficiency in robotic thoracic surgery required.
•          3 - 5 years' clinical experience in thoracic surgical oncology preferred.
•          Commitment to team-based multidisciplinary care and collaboration.
•          Experience and commitment to cancer research and clinical trials is highly desirable.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE

Over the past decade, Northside has established a reputation for excellence in oncology. Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) has become one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care in the Southeast with over 17,000 new cancer cases in 2024 and services provided at 55+ locations. Accredited by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as an Integrated Network Cancer Program, the NHCI is known for providing high quality, comprehensive cancer care including screening, diagnosis, research, treatment, and support services. Awarded its first grant in 2014, NHCI is one of only thirty-four community sites nationwide to lead a National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). As part of the Georgia NCORP, the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute dedicates its’ team and resources to offering patients throughout the state access to clinical trials while remaining in their local community.

NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL SYSTEM

Northside Hospital, Inc. is comprised of five hospitals and an extensive network of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area, having more than five million patient encounters annually. The five hospitals include: Northside Hospital Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia; Northside Hospital Forsyth, Cumming, Georgia; Northside Hospital Cherokee, Canton, Georgia; Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Northside Hospital Duluth, Duluth, Georgia. The Northside Hospital system has 1,890 beds, more than 350 outpatient locations throughout the state, more than 26,0000 employees and 3,900 physicians on staff.

For more information, please contact Cindy Ott at 404.536.5203 or cindy.ott@northside.com