Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon
Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon
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$ 595000 - 625000
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Job Description
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
June 02 2025Department:
AHCI Cancer Center MinneapolisShift:
Shift Length:
8/12 combo shiftHours Per Week:
40Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCTWeekend Rotation:
OccasionalJob Summary:
As a Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon at Allina Health you will join a dedicated team that is passionate about providing transformative and enhanced care for the many individuals diagnosed with cancer each year in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.Our team is deeply committed to the Allina Health Cancer Institutes vision of
being a premier cancer program in the region.
Institute highlights:
Hybrid Academic-Community (Privedemic) model of care that seeks to
incorporate the best features of academic programs within a easy access
community focused practice
Our system wide team includes approximately 80 highly trained oncology
providers that span surgical oncology specialties medical oncology radiation
oncology and supportive/affiliated oncology specialties
Seventeen locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Best in class integrative oncology program
Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming
Accredited by ACS CoC NAPBC and APEx in support of oncology quality
excellence and stewardship
An in-house genomic laboratory
Key Position Details:
Contact for more information.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Thoracic Oncologic Surgeonto join
our growing practice in the Twin Cities.
Practice Details:
- Our Thoracic Surgery Division is part of the department of Surgical Oncology comprised of Thoracic oncology Surgical oncology Urologic oncology and Hepatobiliary divisions. The practice covers all aspects of Thoracic Surgery including benign and malignant conditions of the lungs mediastinum pleural space chest wall.
- The thoracic surgery team consists of 3 thoracic surgeons 3 PAs a clinic RN a thoracic nurse navigator and a provider coordinator.
- Practice calendar includes 2 days in clinic 2 days in surgery and procedures with 5th day flex for combination of admin time and overflow surgery/procedures.
- Weekly multi-disciplinary tumor board meetings.
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct patient care; surgical inpatient and clinic based thoracic oncology care.
- Reviews patients medical history while collecting prioritizing and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or situation.
- Evaluates interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Treats the full spectrum of benign and malignant disease including diseases of the pleura lungs esophagus mediastinum and chest wall
- Performs a broad range of thoracic procedures including minimally invasive thoracic surgery robotic surgery VATS advanced bronchoscopy and endoscopic procedures for lungs and esophagus
- Participates in an established Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Opportunity to perform Robotic foregut surgery and utilize the LINX device and TIF procedures
- Participates in innovative research that includes clinical trials patient-centered outcomes and research and scholarly activities across many medical specialties
- Participates in collaborative cohesive thoracic team in a supportive and committed organizational environment
- Utilize quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement. May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
- Completion of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Thoracic Surgery
- Completion of Thoracic Oncology Fellowship
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of trained thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon with an emphasis in thoracic malignancy
- 2 years of robotic surgical skills
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery or in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery required upon hire
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire
- ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Allina Health required upon hire
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy) up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $595000 to $625000 per yearThe pay described reflects the starting base pay range assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to your experience education and the union agreement (if applicable).Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Employment Type
Full-Time
