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Thoracic Surgery position in TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/02/20
**Thoracic Surgery opening in Knoxville, TN**
* Full time, permanent
* Employed opportunity
* Seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon for a very busy practice
* Join this well-established Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery group based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
* Practice performs heart surgery and thoracic procedures in a multi-hospital surgical network with some of East Tennessees preferred medical centers in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, TN
* This position will be based at the Knoxville hospital and ideally would be a program director for thoracic surgery.
* Call 1:3, every 2-3 weekends
* Competitive salary plus RVU bonus
**Types of surgeries we would like a thoracic surgeon involved in:**
* Minimally invasive lobectomy for lung cancer
* All esophagectomies for cancer and benign disease/reconstruction of esophagus in selected cases
* Resection of mediastinal tumors
* Advanced bronchoscopic procedures ( diagnostic,endobronchial ultrasonographic lymph node biopsy, navigational bronchoscopy)
* Submucosal GE junction procedures for achalasia
* Advanced surgical management of GE Reflux disease (could include advanced endoscopic GE junction valve formation)
* Active involvement with multidisciplinary thoracic malignancies treatment (surgery + chemo + radiation)
Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.
* Full time, permanent
* Employed opportunity
* Seeking a BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon for a very busy practice
* Join this well-established Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery group based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
* Practice performs heart surgery and thoracic procedures in a multi-hospital surgical network with some of East Tennessees preferred medical centers in Knoxville and Oak Ridge, TN
* This position will be based at the Knoxville hospital and ideally would be a program director for thoracic surgery.
* Call 1:3, every 2-3 weekends
* Competitive salary plus RVU bonus
**Types of surgeries we would like a thoracic surgeon involved in:**
* Minimally invasive lobectomy for lung cancer
* All esophagectomies for cancer and benign disease/reconstruction of esophagus in selected cases
* Resection of mediastinal tumors
* Advanced bronchoscopic procedures ( diagnostic,endobronchial ultrasonographic lymph node biopsy, navigational bronchoscopy)
* Submucosal GE junction procedures for achalasia
* Advanced surgical management of GE Reflux disease (could include advanced endoscopic GE junction valve formation)
* Active involvement with multidisciplinary thoracic malignancies treatment (surgery + chemo + radiation)
Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.