Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity - Louisville, Ky

Position Overview

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute is seeking an adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeon to join its growing practice. The institute provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcare’s adult-service hospitals and performs an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually. Led by George J. Mikos, M.D., whose team is renowned for advanced, minimally invasive procedures, this opportunity lets you work in a multidisciplinary environment recognized as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence. Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Join an adult-service practice consisting of four cardiac surgeons, two general thoracic surgeons, nine advanced practice providers, and several support staff members.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation model including bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators.
• Responsibilities: Participate in a center of excellence-designated multidisciplinary lung clinic.

Required Qualifications

• Qualifications: Candidate must possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery as well as surgical management of complex lung, esophageal, and chest wall malignancies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Required: Preferred candidates are those within one year of completing their training or having one to two years of experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: 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.