Thoracic Surgery Opportunity | City of Hope Atlanta

City of Hope Atlanta (Newnan, GA), a leading network of cancer hospitals and outpatient centers, is seeking an outstanding Board Certified or Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our esteemed team. We offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming healthcare by integrating cutting-edge research and compassionate care.  

Position Highlights 

The Department of Surgery is seeking a board certified or eligible Thoracic Surgeon with advanced training in thoracic surgery to meet the needs of our growing program in Atlanta. The Thoracic Surgeon can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally recognized multidisciplinary team of top-level surgical and non-surgical specialists.   

• The position entails 4 to 4 ½ days of clinical work (clinic and OR)  

• Ability to establish an expanding referral base in thoracic surgery in the growing region. 

• 50 bed cancer hospital with new operating rooms and robotic surgery technology (Davinci 5 & ION/CIOS). 

• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with an established multidisciplinary team of physicians, APP’s, and nurses. Experienced Interventional Pulmonologist and Thoracic Medical Oncologist on staff.  

• Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• City of Hope faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. 

• EPIC EMR  

Competitive Compensation: Includes a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance and productivity/performance incentives. Actual compensation will be adjusted for specialty, experience, training, hospital/community needs and other factors. 

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO Paid Plan, Paid malpractice coverage, Professional expense reimbursement.   

General Qualifications: 

• M.D./D.O. 

• Fellowship training in Thoracic Surgery required. 

• Board-Certified or Eligible: Surgery & Thoracic Surgery 

• Must have or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the state of Georgia  

Newnan, GA:  

• Less than a 30-minute drive to Atlanta. Just a short drive to everything Atlanta has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living.  

• Easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  

• Enjoy the local professional and college sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, and WNBA.   

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. 

City of Hope's mission is to deliver cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center as its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research, and development, academics and training, and innovative initiatives. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope's affiliate family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute, and AccessHope™. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,  Instagram, or LinkedIn.

City of Hope Atlanta is located in Newnan, Georgia, a suburban city filled with a variety of distinctive restaurants, charming architecture, and well-established shopping centers. It affords convenient access to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and all the Greater Atlanta area has to offer.  Newnan offers a vibrant quality of life to its 42,000 residents and values its business community with important initiatives such as Main Street Newnan and Keep Newnan Beautiful. To learn more about the area, please visit the City of Newnan and Discover Atlanta.