Surgery - Thoracic Physician

Surgery - Thoracic Physician at Athenic Group summary :

The Thoracic Physician will direct the Lung Cancer Program in North Georgia, developing strategies to enhance cancer care and treatment outcomes. This role involves leadership in thoracic surgery, particularly concerning lung and esophageal cancers, while overseeing research projects and collaborating with healthcare professionals to create a patient-centered culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced surgical techniques and experience in a high-volume medical center, focusing on program growth and innovation in cancer treatment.

Specialty : Thoracic Surgery - Director of Lung Cancer Program - North Georgia - Atlanta Region

Seeking a n experienced Thoracic Surgeon to direct Lung Cancer Program

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure delivery of excellent cancer care and treatment outcomes
• Lead research projects in thoracic cancers and actively participate in the Lung Cancer Program
• Primary Focus : Thoracic Surgery lung, esophageal, and other cancers of the respiratory system

The ideal candidate will offer a proven background focused on program growth and leadership combined with experience in the use of advanced technologies and surgical innovations to build upon and support the Program s commitment to excellent outcomes for patients and their families. This individual will collaborate with physicians, clinicians and administrators to create and maintain a culture of patient centeredness emphasizing quality, safety and efficiency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Compensation :

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits offered

CANCER INSTITUTE

Over the past decade, the Cancer Institute has become one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care in the Southeast with over 15,000 new cancer cases in 2023 and services provided at over 55+ locations

HOSPITAL SYSTEM

This system is comprised of five hospitals and an extensive network of state-of-the-art healthcare facilities in Atlanta and the surrounding Metro-Atlanta area, having more than five million patient encounters annually. The system has 1,890 beds, more than 350 outpatient locations throughout the state, more than 26,0000s employees and 4,100 physicians on staff.

ATLANTA

Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of GA. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area and the seat of Fulton County. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains it features rolling hills, lush greenery and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the U.S.

Atlanta isn t just another big city; it s an urban landscape made up of nearly 45 in-town neighborhoods. Midtown is known as Atlanta s heart of the arts and sits along the famed Peachtree Street, just a few miles north of downtown. It boasts the largest concentration of arts facilities and organizations in the Southeast.

Atlanta also has 57 colleges and universities in the region and is 7 th in student enrollment among America s largest urban areas and 6 th in annual college graduates.

City Pop : 498K

County Pop : Fulton 1 million+

Closest Airport : Atlanta

Topography / Climate : hilly, moderate climate

Economy / Industries : Lots of Growth, Corporate, Strong Economy

Housing : All types

Schools / Recreation : Public / Private-Universities

For more information about this one of a kind opportunity, please contact Craig Fowler at Athenic Group at or by email at

Reference Code : TS-B-101

Keywords :

thoracic surgery, lung cancer, patient care, surgical oncology, cancer treatment, healthcare leadership, minimally invasive surgery, clinical trials, cancer research, physician