Thoracic Surgeon - Charlotte, NC

The Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI), in conjunction with the Levine Cancer Institute (LCI), is seeking applications for a full-time thoracic surgeon to join our Division of Thoracic Surgery at Atrium Health in Charlotte. The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides comprehensive thoracic surgery care to patients at three locations in the Charlotte metropolitan area.  The division is home to one of the largest thoracic robotic surgery programs in the region.  

About the Opportunity:  

• Surgeon must be BC/BE in thoracic surgery and have completed an ACGME approved Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or equivalent  

• Should either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application  

• Have experience and advanced skills in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including thoracic oncology, minimally invasive VATS and thoracic robotic surgery as well as benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus  

• Active participation in training of students, residents and cardiothoracic fellows  

• Faculty positions through Wake Forest School of Medicine Charlotte Campus commensurate with experience 

• Be able to support growth of thoracic surgical volumes by providing system wide access to the highest quality, efficient and affordable care to patients across the regional network  

• Have the ability to possess excellent communication skills and promote a collegial approach to patient care  

About the Practice:  

• Currently there are 3 Thoracic Surgeons at three facilities within Atrium Health and around the clock coverage by APPs to support patient care on the units and in the OR  

• Large tertiary referral center  

• Great collegiality within the practice and support among other specialists and administration  

Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the Southeast's largest cardiothoracic and vascular programs providing the highest quality care available to patients throughout North and South Carolina. Sanger Heart & Vascular employs more than 120 physicians in a network of more than 25 locations to provide the highest quality care available to patients close to home. Sanger has more than 50 years of experience in providing comprehensive acute and chronic cardiothoracic and vascular services, including the region's only heart transplant center and pediatric heart surgery program.  

SHVI Benefits:  

• Competitive two-year salary guarantee  

• Comprehensive benefits for Physician and Family  

• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution  

• Relocation stipend  

• PTO and paid CME time  

Charlotte is one of the nation’s fastest-growing big cities and is projected to increase in population 71% by 2030. The area features the following attributes: World-class entertainment, eclectic culinary experiences, as well as an abundance of arts, musical, and cultural opportunities. Numerous professional sports including the NFL Carolina Panthers, NBA Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR, Carolina Knights baseball, Charlotte Checkers hockey and world-class training facilities at the US National Whitewater Center, as well as unlimited year-round recreational opportunities. Excellent public and private schools and numerous top ranked colleges and universities throughout the greater Charlotte region. Easy access to beautiful Blue Ridge mountains and some of the nation’s most popular beaches. Immediate airport access and convenient proximity to multiple major metropolitan areas. 

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.  

Carolinas HealthCare System

One Team. One Goal. One clear choice for a better career.

There are several reasons to join Carolinas HealthCare System — headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina – as a Physician or Advanced Practitioner.

We’re One Team — a collaborative community of medical professionals with one goal: transforming the delivery of healthcare to provide a superior patient experience.

We’re Driven — to improve patient well-being and outcomes through the highest levels of patient care, dedicated research and educational programs, as well as collaborative partnerships and community initiatives.

We’re Supported — by a national leader in the transformation of healthcare services, providing a full spectrum of care in more than 40 acute care and specialty hospitals and 900+ care locations throughout North and South and over 2,500 system-employed physicians.

We’re Living — in one of the most beautiful and rewarding places to live and work. North and South Carolina boast some of the friendliest people you’ll meet.

Carolinas HealthCare System (carolinashealthcare.org), one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Its diverse network of care locations includes academic medical centers, hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, physician practices, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, nursing homes and behavioral health centers, as well as hospice and palliative care services. Carolinas HealthCare System works to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of its communities through high quality patient care, education and research programs, and numerous collaborative partnerships and initiatives.

Altogether, Carolinas HealthCare System has over 2,500 system-employed physicians and more than 60,000 employees, operating more than 40 acute care and specialty hospitals and over 900-plus care locations.