What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Physician - Thoracic Surgeons position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
NORTON HEART & VASCULAR INSTITUTE is seeking two adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeons to join its growing team. The ideal candidates will join Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcare’s adult service hospitals and completes an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute maintains 49% of the general thoracic surgery market share, more than any other health care provider in our service area.
Led by George J. Mikos, M.D., with more than 20 years’ experience as a thoracic surgeon, this team is known for its skill, experience, easy access for patients and ability to treat some of the most advanced conditions. Surgeons have access to a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technology in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options, including the use of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.
Norton Heart & Vascular Institute works closely with Norton Cancer Institute to provide comprehensive lung care to patients seen at Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Lung Center.
This multidisciplinary program has been designated as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence, reserved for programs designed to accelerate lung cancer detection and treatment by using advanced technology.
About the position:
- Join an adult-service practice consisting of four cardiac surgeons, one general thoracic surgeon, nine advanced practice providers and several support staff members
- Competitive compensation model including bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators
- Participate in a center of excellence-designated multidisciplinary lung clinic
- Preferred candidates are those within one year of completing their training or having one to two years of experience
- Candidates must possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery as well as surgical management of complex lung, esophageal and chest wall malignancies
- Benefits include sign-on and relocation bonuses, 30 days (six weeks) of paid vacation, five days of continuing medical education, seven holidays and access to Norton Provider Leadership Academy
The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.
Qualifications
Required:
- Doctorate Degree
- One of: DO or MD