Thoracic Surgeon

Kettering Health is actively recruiting a talented and motivated thoracic surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess stellar surgical dexterity, exceptional interpersonal skills and maturity, a robust set of clinical and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, collegial, and have a willingness to learn.

Kettering Health’s cardiothoracic surgery group is a leading practice in Dayton, Ohio.  Our program conducts approximately 600 open heart surgeries annually.  Our group primarily focuses on cardiac and thoracic surgeries with the intention of expanding.  We also offer specialized programs, including TAVR, MitraClip, and ECMO. 

Job Requirements:

• 6-year integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or General Surgery residency followed by a 2–3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency
• Board Certified/Board Eligible; accepting practicing physicians and new graduates
• H1B visa sponsorship available (No J1 visa sponsorships)

Description:

• Locations: Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Dayton Hospital
• Da Vinci Xi robot and Ion robot
• 80% thoracic | 20% cardiac
• Group cardiothoracic call
• APP support in clinic, surgery, and rounding
• OR/Clinic
  • OR – 4 days; Clinic – 1 day
  • Clinic is located at hospital
• Critical Care support – 24/7

Kettering Health:

• 9 Hospitals
• 120 Outpatient locations throughout southwestern Ohio (Providing a large referral base.)
• 70+ Primary Care offices which offer a large referral base

Community:

Conveniently located within 60-minutes of Columbus or Cincinnati and 2-hours from Indianapolis.  Amenities include:

• Sports | major & minor league baseball | professional football | soccer | hockey
• Culturally diverse city
• Museums |symphonies |multiple theaters |zoos
• Excellent educational systems both public and private
• Affordable living with a strong sense of community
• Authentic dining options
• International airports located nearby

Contact information:

I’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you about this exciting opportunity!

Margaret Sutton, CPRP
In-house Physician Recruiter
740-501-6080 – Mobile
margaret.sutton@ketteringhealth.org

Our flagship hospital, Kettering Health Main Campus, was established in the spirit of innovation.  Kettering Health serving patients throughout Greater Dayton since 1964.  Consistently ranked one of the nation's best hospitals, Kettering Health Main Campus is known for its high-quality cardiovascular, brain and spine, and cancer care.

Accomplishments:

• "A" from the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade
• Excellence in stroke care
• "High-performing" in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, spinal fusion, colon and lung cancer surgery, heart attack and failure, hip fracture and hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, stroke, and maternity care by U.S. News & World Report for 2021-2022
• 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital by IBM Watson Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit network of 14 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving Southwest Ohio. Patients have access to high-quality maternity care, state-of-the-art cancer-fighting technology, Ohio’s leading heart hospital, and revolutionary brain and spine surgery. With over 13,000 employees and over 1,700 physicians, Kettering Health is committed to transforming the healthcare experience with world-class health services for every stage of life. In addition, we host a total of 23 residency programs and actively partner with local medical schools to train future generations. 

• Forbes Magazine ranks Dayton as a Top 10 STEM community and lists the city as one of the nation's "Most Affordable Cities."
• Excellent educational opportunities. School districts with private and public school options, as well as 20 universities within 60 miles
• A local international airport with easy access
• 25 Metro Parks with 350 miles of hiking, running, or biking trails 
• The world's largest National Airforce Museum and the single largest employer in Ohio, the Wright Patterson Air Force Base
• There are diverse opportunities to explore the arts (2 Performing Art Centers, multiple outdoor music venues, and the Dayton Art Institute!
• Access to prestigious golf courses, boutiques, and unique dining options
• Minor league baseball, soccer, and hockey teams. NCAA teams and a short drive to professional sporting events (Bengals, Buckeyes, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew, The Western and Southern Open, and the Memorial Tournament!)
• We offer the warmth and charm you can only find in the Midwest.