Thoracic Surgeon | Charlotte, NC
Updated 3/13/26
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Physician
Surgery-General
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
What We Offer
Novant Health Cancer Institute
Thoracic Surgeon (Charlotte, NC)
Novant Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Full-time board-eligible/board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join their team in Charlotte, NC. Candidates should be fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery, with a focus in minimally invasive and robotic procedures. Join a collaborative and dedicated team providing care in one of North Carolina's most desirable regions.
Opportunity Highlights:
Candidate Qualifications:
Responsibilities & Duties:
Benefits & Perks:
Additional Compensation Details:
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.
About Charlotte, NC: Experience the dynamic energy and cosmopolitan charm of Charlotte, NC, where Southern hospitality meets urban sophistication. Enjoy a thriving job market, top-notch healthcare facilities, and diverse neighborhoods catering to all lifestyles. Discover world-class dining, cultural attractions, and professional sports teams while exploring green spaces like Freedom Park and the nearby Carolina Thread Trail. Charlotte offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm, modern amenities, and endless opportunities for career growth and leisure activities, making it an ideal place to call home.
#MakeHealthcareRemarkable #JoinTeamAubergine #NHMGphysicians #NovantHealthCancerInstitute
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
105763
Novant Health Cancer Institute
Thoracic Surgeon (Charlotte, NC)
Novant Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Full-time board-eligible/board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join their team in Charlotte, NC. Candidates should be fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery, with a focus in minimally invasive and robotic procedures. Join a collaborative and dedicated team providing care in one of North Carolina's most desirable regions.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Established Integrated Network Cancer Program located in the vibrant and growing city of Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The Thoracic Oncology Program includes a comprehensive lung cancer screening program, established lung nodule clinic with a dedicated pulmonologist and APP supporting the clinic and the thoracic surgical team, and coordinated multidisciplinary care including thoracic surgery, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
- The thoracic surgery service is supported by one thoracic surgeon and two dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), providing strong clinical and procedural support across both the clinic and operating room.
- Our comprehensive cancer program promotes disease sub-specialization and collaborative, multidisciplinary team-based care focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
- The role offers the opportunity to participate in clinical research.
- Teaching opportunities available through our clinical affiliation with UNC-Chapel Hill, working with UNC medical students
- Engage in a weekly multi-disciplinary cancer conference to support patient-centered care
- Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support available in both the clinic and operating room
- Shared call responsibilities with the cardiothoracic surgery team, supported by 4 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), with a call rotation of approximately every 3-4 days and weekends.
- The Charlotte Region is a division of Novant Health Cancer Institute. The institute includes over 100 specialists in 30+ locations across the state of NC.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an attending thoracic surgeon with demonstrated clinical expertise in thoracic oncology and complex thoracic procedures.
- Required experience in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, including robotic-assisted and VATS approaches.
- Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care, collaborating closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, and other specialties.
- Demonstrated dedication to high-quality, patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Patient population 18+
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
- Paid leave benefits
- Malpractice coverage
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Employment with NH Medical Group
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional Compensation Details:
- Two-year salary guarantee
- Relocation allowance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.
About Charlotte, NC: Experience the dynamic energy and cosmopolitan charm of Charlotte, NC, where Southern hospitality meets urban sophistication. Enjoy a thriving job market, top-notch healthcare facilities, and diverse neighborhoods catering to all lifestyles. Discover world-class dining, cultural attractions, and professional sports teams while exploring green spaces like Freedom Park and the nearby Carolina Thread Trail. Charlotte offers a vibrant blend of Southern charm, modern amenities, and endless opportunities for career growth and leisure activities, making it an ideal place to call home.
#MakeHealthcareRemarkable #JoinTeamAubergine #NHMGphysicians #NovantHealthCancerInstitute
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
105763
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service