Opportunity for Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeons in Long Island, New York
We are actively looking for Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeons to join our team in Long Island, New York. Our organization is a comprehensive health system dedicated to serving the communities of Long Island, NY. With a network that includes six hospitals, three long-term care facilities, a Home Care and Hospice agency, and a program for individuals with developmental disabilities, we employ over 17,000 staff members and operate with a budget nearing $3.5 billion. Our services reach more than three million residents across Suffolk, Nassau, and Eastern Queens Counties, supported by a network of over 3,300 physicians.
Become part of one of the most rapidly expanding thoracic programs in New York, working in a physician-led environment under the guidance of an esteemed leader in thoracic surgery.
Position Overview
This senior-level position emphasizes clinical excellence, leadership, and the development of the thoracic surgery program. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Department Chair to implement strategic initiatives and enhance thoracic surgical services throughout the health system.
Base Salary: $750K+
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced thoracic surgical care, encompassing all facets of pulmonary, mediastinal, and foregut surgery.
- Manage intricate surgical cases and engage in initiatives aimed at clinical excellence.
- Work directly with the Department Chair on strategies for program development and growth.
- Collaborate with physician leadership across the health system.
- Lead or take part in quality improvement and innovation projects.
- Mentor junior faculty members and contribute to a high-performing surgical team.
Leadership Structure
- Reports directly to the Chair of Thoracic Surgery.
- Collaborates closely with system physician leadership.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to junior surgeons and trainees.
Qualifications
- Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical institution.
- Training: Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery Fellowship.
- Certification: Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery (ABMS-recognized board).
- Licensure: Active (or eligible) New York State medical license and DEA.
- Experience: At least 5 years of clinical thoracic surgery experience.
- Skills: Proven leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care.
Why Join Us?
- Direct collaboration and mentorship from a globally recognized department chair.
- Opportunity to influence and expand a high-impact thoracic surgery program.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and a high-volume clinical setting.
- A physician-led culture rooted in I-CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
- We prioritize a people-first approach. In addition to the competitive base salary, we offer generous benefits, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a supportive environment for professional and educational growth.
For immediate consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest detailing their clinical and professional background, career goals, and motivations for pursuing this opportunity. Please also include a current CV.