General Surgery - Physician

Providence Swedish Cancer Institute (PSCI) is seeking a full-time, board-certified/board-eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join its nationally recognized thoracic surgery program working in Everett, Washington.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of one of the Pacific Northwest's premier multidisciplinary programs. The successful candidate would work alongside an growing team of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and interventional pulmonologists along with an established gastroenterologists, radiologists, pathologists, and advanced practice clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with benign and malignant diseases including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, benign foregut diseases (hiatal hernias, GERD and achalasia) and other complex thoracic diseases. The position offers access to advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical technologies, a robust clinical trials infrastructure, and the opportunity to participate in program development, quality initiatives, education, and research across the Providence - Swedish Cancer Institute network at its Everett campus

Position Highlights:

• Full-time position
• Practice located at the Everett Campus in Everett
• Established referral base across the Providence - Swedish Cancer Institute and Digestive Health Institute
• Access to advanced robotic and minimally invasive thoracic surgical technology
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research and clinical trial development
• Dedicated APP, nursing, and administrative support
• Leadership and program-building opportunities available for qualified candidates
• Work alongside nationally recognized thoracic surgery and oncology specialists
• Compensation is between $610,866 and $762,516 per year

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive surgical evaluation and management for patients with thoracic diseases
• Perform minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and open thoracic surgical procedures
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and complex GI planning conferences
• Collaborate closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, pathology, and radiology colleagues
• Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical pathways developed within the Division of Thoracic Surgery
• Participate in teaching and mentorship of trainees, advanced practice clinicians, medical students and other healthcare professionals as appropriate
• Contribute to clinical research and programmatic growth within the Providence - Swedish Cancer and Digestive Health Institutes
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care consistent with Providence - Swedish's mission and values

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program
• Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Washington State
• Eligibility for federal DEA registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in practice
• Experience in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery
• Interest in clinical trials and translational research
• Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary care
• Experience with benign and malignant esophageal diseases
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative practice

The compensation amounts listed may include productivity or quality/service incentives, call pay, extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available to them.

Where You'll Work

Swedish Medical Center is an integrated team of more than 1,100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving on seven campuses across the greater Seattle area. Swedish Medical Center hospitals and ambulatory care centers offer some of the most advanced providers, technologies and treatments in the Pacific Northwest. In partnership with Swedish Medical Group, 1,300 providers offering primary and specialty care in clinics across the region, Swedish Medical Center offers integrated, coordinated care for Seattle residents.

Where You'll Live

Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.

Who You'll Work For

Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran