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Albany Medical Center

Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity in Albany

Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York, us, 12237


Albany Medical health system - Thoracic SurgeonAlbany Medical Health System is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible thoracic surgeon to join our team. The ideal candidate should have skills and experience in surgery for both malignant and benign thoracic processes, including the full spectrum of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal and chest wall disease. Candidates must have experience in minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS) and specifically robotic expertise. The position comes with an academic appointment commensurate from experience.Albany Medical Health System is located in

northeastern New York

and has the

only academic health sciences center and is the largest private sector employer in the Capital Region. This role will be based both in the Albany Medical Center that incorporates the 766-bed Albany Medical Center Hospital, one of New York's largest teaching hospitals and will also cover the northern part of the Health System which includes Glens Falls Hospital and Saratoga Hospital.

Albany Medical College, one of the nation's first private medical colleges, educates many of the doctors and other medical professionals that practice in the region and provides residency and continuing medical education programs.Practice Details:Strong referral base including pulmonary, oncology, and gastroenterologyThoracic surgery-led lung cancer screening and pulmonary nodule management programsAccess to state-of-the-art technology such as da Vinci Xi surgical robot,Opportunity to teach residents, medical students, and advanced practice providersLocated in a new, modern, and aesthetically pleasing suiteSystem-wide EMRProfessional Qualifications:Board-certified/Board-eligible in thoracic surgeryAssistant or Associate Professor or aboveRobotic surgery experienceAble to provide surgical case log indicating active current experienceTeam oriented with ability to work and interact with residents, physician assistants, fellow physicians and administration, as well as provide high-quality, compassionate care to patientsBenefits:Highly competitive salary, Rich benefits package including malpractice coverage and retirement plan. Salary $430,000 - $581,000 is commensurate with level of academic appointment.For consideration, send your curriculum vitae with a letter of interest to: surgeryrecruitment@amc.eduKMarie King, MD, MS, MBAHenry and Sally Schaffer ChairChief of SurgeryDepartment of Surgery50 New Scotland Ave, MC -194Albany, NY 12208518-262-2919surgeryrecruitment@amc.eduAlbany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).