Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job

Description:

• UPMC Pinnacle is seeking a board certified/board eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our expanding team. 
• The ideal candidate should have skills and experience in surgery for both malignant and benign thoracic processes, including the full spectrum of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal and chest wall disease. 
• In addition, they should have experience in minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS) and/or robotic expertise.

Practice Details:

•  Strong referral base including Pulmonary, Oncology, and Gastroenterology
• Thoracic surgery led lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule management programs
• Access to state of the art technology such as Da Vinci Xi surgical robot, Ion Robotic and SuperD Navigation Bronchoscopy, Hybrid operating room with cone beam CT, and Endobronchial suite
•  Opportunity to teach residents, medical students and advanced practice providers
• Practice located in a new, modern and aesthetically pleasing suite
•  System-wide EPIC EMR

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary with incentive bonus plus a rich benefits package including malpractice coverage and retirement plan. 
•  A relocation allowance is also provided.

About UPMC Pinnacle

• UPMC Pinnacle is a nationally recognized leader in providing high quality, patient-centered health care services in central Pennsylvania and surrounding rural communities.
•  The not-for-profit system cares for more than 1.2 million area residents yearly, providing life-saving emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services.
•  The UPMC Pinnacle health system includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, over 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Able to provide surgical case log indicating active current experience
• Team oriented with ability to work and interact with residents, fellow physicians and administration, as well as provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients

COVID-19 Vaccination Information  

• Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.