p>Essential Functions: The thoracic and esophageal surgeon will be expected to:
• Perform the full scope of general thoracic surgery with emphasis on robotic thoracic oncology, advanced minimally invasive lung resection, including segmentectomy, mediastinal and pleural disease, esophageal and foregut surgery • Provide high-level perioperative management and inpatient thoracic surgical care • Participate in on-call responsibilities consistent with divisional coverage needs • Work collaboratively within a high-functioning multidisciplinary cancer and foregut team • Participate in clinical research, outcomes research, QI initiatives, and registry development • Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students and residents • Develop partnerships and referral networks across Austin, Central Texas, and statewide outreach initiatives.
This role is ideal for a surgeon who thrives in a high-growth academic environment and is motivated to build a regionally dominant, nationally recognized program in:
• Robotic thoracic surgery (RATS) • Robotic lung cancer surgery • Complex thoracic oncology • Esophageal cancer surgery and foregut disease • Advanced endoscopy and minimally invasive esophageal interventions • Complex reoperative thoracic and esophageal surgery • Chest wall tumor and reconstruction experience.