Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join their Thoracic Surgery Associates team. This role focuses on thoracic (non-cardiac) procedures, with a strong emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques (RATS). The ideal candidate will contribute to clinical, strategic, and programmatic growth, including leadership of a high-performing thoracic oncology program. This position offers the opportunity to expand thoracic surgical services and advance clinical quality, patient experience, and system-wide excellence.
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
- Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Participate in an equitable call rotation
Compensation
- Signing bonus
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package and CME allowance
- Robust retirement plan
- Relocation assistance
- Opportunities for teaching, research, leadership, and mentorship
Shift & Schedule
- Participate in an equitable call rotation
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Completion of accredited General Surgery residency
- Completion of accredited Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
- Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery
- Eligible for unrestricted California medical license
- DEA registration and hospital privileging eligibility
- Preference for ≥8 years of attending experience with a strong track record in VATS and RATS
- Advanced skills and formal credentialing in da Vinci robotic surgery
- Advanced skills and formal credentialing in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)