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Thoracic Surgeon
Louisville, Kentucky |
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Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, is seeking an adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeon to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will join Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcares 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, two general thoracic surgeons, 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
- Candidate 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
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Why Norton Healthcare for your career?- Market share leader in the region
- Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers
- Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments
- Since 2018, five of Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Named to Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers for 2025
- Named among the nations top workplaces for disability inclusion in the Disability Equality Index for 2022 through 2024
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To discuss this opportunity with Brittany Brohm, Senior Recruiter, Providers, Norton Medical Group: |
brittany.brohm@nortonhealthcare.org?subject=Thoracic%20Surgeon%20Career%20Opportunity%20 |
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| | All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. |
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