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HonorHealth

Lead Thoracic Surgeon - Scottsdale, AZ

HonorHealth, Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, United States


100% Lead Thoracic Surgery Position

HONORHEALTH

Scottsdale, AZ

 

Wonderful opportunity to lead the HonorHealth Heart and Lung Surgical Team with a rapidly growing 100% Thoracic Surgery Program.   Thoracic cases are performed at centralized locations with exceptionally trained OR staff, technicians, ICU, and floor teams with minimal to no travelers to provide the highest level of patient care at all touch points.   With 74% growth in the past three years for Thoracic Surgical Cases and the recent acquisition of three hospitals in the east valley region of the Phoenix metro area,  the growth will continue will into the next decade. 

HonorHealth is a locally owned, locally managed non-profit healthcare system with a referral network which includes and will be the teaching affiliate for the new Arizona State University  (ASU) School of Medicine which will commence in 2026.

  • 9-Acute Care Hospitals
  • 200+ Primary Care Physicians
  • Largest Cancer Care Footprint in the Region
  • 20+ Urgent Care Locations
  • 3-Ion Robots supported by Thoracic & Interventional Pulmonary
  • 4- Advanced GI Physicians (Busiest practice in the SW) in a Dedicated Adv. Endo Suite

As one of the fastest growing communities in the country, HonorHealth is well positioned in the Phoenix metro area to capture the growth based upon geographic location and reputation for clinical excellence.

Attributes for practicing with HonorHealth Thoracic Team:

  • Devoted Physician and Administrative Support to Grow Thoracic Surgical Volume
  • State of the Art Surgical Suites
  • Strong In-Patient and Out-Patient APP Support
  • Highly Engaged Participation in Tumor Board
  • HonorHealth Research Institute Provides Physicians with Research Opportunities
  • Access to Phase 1, 2 & 3 Clinical Trials
  • Strong Relationship with Industry Partners
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record Across Clinical Care Areas
  • TigerText for easy Physician-to-Physician Communication

 

Unique to HonorHealth, creating Destination Centers of Excellence and regional destination programs is a joint collaboration with supportive administration willing to push up their sleeves and drive the business plan to make dreams a reality.   The generous foundation thrives on advancement in clinical care for our community and provides generous donations to improve access to world class care in the communities where they live.  

Surgeons with expertise in advanced surgical and precise robotic procedures will have outstanding opportunities to utilize the most recent technological advances.  The Thoracic practice will work in close collaboration with HonorHealth Cancer Care network and Tumor Board to provide patients with the highest level of coordinated care for cancer patients. 

To support the culture of HonorHealth, a friendly and collaborative demeanor is necessary. HonorHealth is built upon mutual respect for the professional and personal well-being of the individual, the team and community. This is what sets HonorHealth apart on a national level.

As the system recognized as the Physician's Choice Network, you will be treated with respect and your input valued.  Qualified candidates must have top-tier training and references to support a collaborative demeanor; that is what makes HonorHealth physicians excited to come to work each day and proud to be a part of the HonorHealth team.

ABOUT SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX METRO AREA & SCHOOLS 

The Scottsdale/Arcadia/ Central Phoenix areas have the best school systems in Arizona which range from BASIS Charter schools (non-tuition) with multiple locations and proudly holding the #1 High School Ranking in the Nation, Great Hearts Academy (Charter non-tuition) is an Arizona Excelling School with multiple locations throughout the region.  The Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Chandler, and Peoria Unified Schools are all A+ Excelling which is where the HonorHealth hospitals are located.   There are a host of private schools which range from bi-lingual, arts academy, religious affiliation, non-denominational and special needs.   

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona consistently ranks as one of the top places to live and raise a family. During the pandemic, the area ranked as one of the best places to live due to larger square foot residences, less vertical living, access to eat out dining, and ample open spaces to enjoy the scenic outdoors while maintaining recommended social distancing.  The city offers vast culinary, cultural, and shopping experiences.  It is a dream for sports enthusiasts to participate in their own activities year-round and enjoy National Playoff Title Games, Phoenix Open and other destination sporting events.  The beauty of the mountains bordered with parks, lakes, expansive hiking, biking, golf courses, pedestrian, and equestrian trails, makes the area unique.  As the fifth largest metro area,  the traffic is minimal compared to other large metro areas.   Easy access to coastal California beaches and short drive to cooler higher-elevation ski mountains make Arizona the best place to live!

For a confidential discussion and to learn more about this rare and exciting opportunity, please call or email Laura Hays, HonorHealth Physician Recruitment Partner.

Please submit your CV for consideration.

Laura Hays

Trek Physician Solutions, Inc.

HonorHealth Outsourced Physician Recruitment Partner since 2006

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