| Job ID |
Specialty |
Geographic Location |
City |
State |
Recruiter |
| 2557671 |
Thoracic Surgery |
TN |
Tennessee |
TN |
Health Wise, LLC |
Company Name: Health Wise, LLC
Recruiter Name: Alissa Kanda
Contact Phone: 760-442-6184
Job Title: Lucrative Thoracic Surgery Opportunity
In HouseID:
TN (Physician/MD qualifications required) Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Surgeon – High-Volume Surgical Opportunity in a Tertiary Care Setting
Shape Your Ideal Surgical Practice | Hospital-Employed Role
A leading tertiary and quaternary care center in the Southeast is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join a high-functioning, collaborative surgical team. This is a rare opportunity to step into an established, high-volume practice due to a planned retirement of a long-tenured and highly respected surgeon.
Whether you’re drawn to the OR full-time or envision a hybrid career that includes research, teaching, or program development, this position offers exceptional flexibility and institutional support to build the career you want.
Position Highlights
Surgical Focus: High volume of thoracic cases with full access to OR time and da Vinci robotic systems
90%+ Robotic Cases: Fully robotic program with experienced staff and infrastructure
Dedicated Team: Supported by advanced practice providers and surgical fellows
Clinic Time: Just 1 day per week on average, with schedule customized to your preferences
Minimal Call Burden: Primarily focused on your patient panel, with light weekend rotation
Integrated Care: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pulmonology, radiology, oncology, and cardiac surgery
Diagnostic Excellence: Strong support from a systemwide lung nodule program and high-level radiology resources
Tumor Board Participation: Engaged, interdisciplinary case review processes
Practice Customization
Prefer to be in the OR most of the time? You can be.
Want a mix of clinical, academic, and surgical duties? That’s encouraged.
Interested in teaching or research? Opportunities available through affiliated residency programs and academic partnerships.
Looking to develop a niche or lead an initiative? Leadership is highly supportive.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship-trained
2–3 years of post-training experience preferred, but newly trained surgeons will be considered
Must be eligible for licensure in the applicable state(s)
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary starting at $650,000, plus generous RVU-based incentives
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance with concierge-level support
Residency teaching stipends available
Comprehensive benefits package including CME allowance and protected time
Generous PTO and professional development support
Location & Lifestyle
Practice located in a vibrant, fast-growing suburban area offering excellent schools and a low cost of living
No state income tax and affordable housing market
Thriving medical community with strong collegial support
Upcoming investment in a state-of-the-art cancer center and systemwide thoracic program expansion
Physicians in the region enjoy a high level of professional respect and community engagement
This is more than just a job—it’s a unique opportunity to build a career with purpose and impact, backed by a forward-thinking health system that prioritizes quality, innovation, and surgeon satisfaction.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply here today.
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