Thoracic Surgeon

Where You’ll Work

Living in the Pacific Northwest 

Located in the Pacific NW, the Seattle region is an area with a mild climate year-round and close to the great outdoors where we enjoy an abundance of activities with our close proximity to the waters of Puget Sound and surrounding mountains. City life and cultural activities are also thriving. With a variety of neighborhoods and areas to work and live, there are many choices for the type of lifestyle you’d like to enjoy.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Virginia Mason Medical Center, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, was established in 1920 in Seattle, WA.  We are internationally recognized as a preeminent health care organization focused on delivering quality services to our patients. We have a 336-bed hospital in Seattle and multi-specialty medical group practice.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Thoracic Surgeon, you will join our collegial team in Seattle, Washington at the award winning Virginia Mason Medical Center, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH). In our high-volume practice, we perform a broad range of complex procedures, including robotic lung resections, mediastinal resections, esophagectomies, foregut surgeries (e.g., paraesophageal/hiatal hernia repairs, Heller myotomy), thoracotomies, pneumonectomies, chest wall reconstructions, and diaphragm plications. 

At VMFH, you’ll join one of the West Coast’s highest-volume thoracic surgery teams, renowned for advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures with exceptional outcomes. Our cohesive group includes five seasoned thoracic surgeons at three locations, two are dedicated solely to VMFH in Seattle, three dedicated physician assistants, and residents from the Pacific Northwest’s longest-established general surgery program. We hold weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and morbidity and mortality conference. We are supported by exceptional interventional GI and pulmonary services. With cutting-edge imaging, state-of-the-art robotics, a skilled OR staff, and a collaborative culture that emphasizes education and research, we offer a dynamic environment for professional growth and innovation in patient care.

To be successful in this 1.0 FTE position, you will be a skilled, board-certified, and compassionate Thoracic Surgeon, possessing excellent surgical skills. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Call; Shared call amongst three surgeons: Friday - Monday weekend call 1:3 and alternate call during the week every third day. 
• Tumor Board; Thoracic surgery, radiology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, gastroenterology, and pathology experts comprise our center’s Thoracic Oncology Tumor Board. This group meets weekly to discuss individual cases, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality care.
• Team Based Approach; Our team focuses on providing appropriate, compassionate, and state-of-the art medical care for our patients. Our clinicians comprise a dedicated and collaborative team that support each other and work together to create a positive work environment.  
• Learning Opportunities; We support opportunities for continuing medical education and professional growth.
• Innovation; Our culture promotes new approaches, best practice standards and continual improvement for both patient and team member safety using our Virginia Mason Production System with the vision of being the quality leader in healthcare.
• Provide ongoing management and follow-up care for patients   
  
• Offer guidance and support to patients and families regarding educational resources and community services
  
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to care
  
• Stay current with research and best practices in Thoracic Surgery to provide evidence-based care
  
• Participate in community outreach and education initiatives
• Salary; $550,000.00 - $800,000.00 /year

Our providers say they come to VMFH for the reputation of high-quality care and they stay for the teamwork and relentless focus on patient experience and outcomes. Work at an institution with leadership and colleagues that value compassion, integrity, excellence, inclusion, and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution

• BC or BE in Thoracic Surgery (American Board of Thoracic Surgery)
• Fellowship or advanced training in thoracic surgery preferred
• Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of Washington
• Ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority needed for specific practice
• BLS and ACLS 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care