Thoracic Surgeon

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our collaborative two-surgeon team at Sunnyside Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive thoracic care. 

What You’ll Do: 
You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team providing a broad range of advanced, minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including: 

• VATS and robotic-assisted lobectomies (RATS) 

• Mediastinal mass resections 

• Esophagectomies 

• Paraesophageal hernia repairs 

• Lung biopsies and wedge resections 

• Chest wall resections and reconstructions 

• Substernal goiter resections 

• Bronchoplasty and tracheoplasty 

Why Join Us: 

• Our program consistently earns 2- or 3-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), thanks to outstanding clinical outcomes and a culture of collaboration. 

• You'll benefit from a highly efficient care environment with robust inpatient support, promoting safe discharges and shorter hospital stays. 

• Construction is underway for a new hospital, opening in 2029, with three state-of-the-art Da Vinci robotic systems. 

• We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, and support a balanced lifestyle consistent with the Kaiser Permanente model of care. 

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Thoracic Surgeon with oncology experience to join a forward-thinking, patient-centered team in a high-performing cancer center. 

What You Can Expect: 

• A schedule where call is divided equally amongst two thoracic surgeons 

•  An experienced support staff 

• Access to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMR 

• Opportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desired 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility 

• 1.0 FTE  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Board Certified or Eligible in Thoracic Surgery 

We Provide You: 

• Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optional 

• Competitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service model 

• Pathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest Permanente 

• Paid annual education leave + annual education allowance 

• Comprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leave 

• Complete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunities 

• Total Rewards value range of $716,301 - $884,000 

Current hiring incentives for this role:  

• Relocation allowance – up to $15,000 

The annual salary for this position is $610,700 - $694,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.  

Northwest Permanente, P.C. is a self-governed (physician led), multi-specialty group of over 1500 physicians, surgeons, and clinicians, caring for over 600,000 members in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's pre-eminent health care systems, a benchmark for comprehensive, integrated and high-quality care.

Northwest Permanente physicians practice medicine with a purpose, providing unparalleled opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career in medicine.

• We practice data-driven, evidence-based medicine.
• We have a salary model that encourages primary and specialty care collaboration and puts the patient's needs first.
• We don't use production goals to determine your compensation or value as a physician.
• We offer generous sign-on bonuses and student loan assistance to qualified candidates.
• PSLF eligible positions

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