Thoracic Surgeon

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join their Thoracic Surgery Associates team. This role focuses on non-cardiac thoracic procedures, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. The ideal candidate will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth, including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program, and will play a central role in expanding thoracic surgical services.

Practice Info

• Integrated multispecialty medical group environment
• Access to advanced imaging, oncology, pulmonology, and critical care
• Active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program
• Emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Focus on coordinated, high-quality patient care
• Participation in system-wide thoracic oncology initiatives

Responsibilities

• Perform complex thoracic procedures with a focus on lung surgery, including lobectomy, segmentectomy, and lung-sparing resections
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions
• Contribute to academic programs, teaching, and clinical research
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care conferences
• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and primary care
• Assist with development of coordinated, patient-centered treatment plans
• Participate in an equitable call rotation and provide consultation and emergency thoracic surgical services as needed
• Support growth and expansion of thoracic surgery services and direct the strategic vision and standardized care pathways of the thoracic surgery service line

Compensation

• $559,583 - $782,917 /Yr.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0–$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners
• Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums—no employee contribution required
• Malpractice Insurance: Tail coverage included
• Continuing Medical Education: $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources
• Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings
• Opportunities for teaching, research, innovation, mentorship, leadership, and community engagement

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Completion of accredited General Surgery residency
• Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
• DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility
• Advanced skills and formal credentialing in da Vinci robotic surgery and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
• Preference for ≥8 years of attending experience with a strong track record in VATS and RATS