Thoracic Surgeon Jobs
Thoracic Surgeon jobs are open across academic medical centers, health systems, and specialty surgery groups, at every level from early-career attending to department chief, with specializations in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery, and esophageal surgery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
General Thoracic Surgeon
Utah Valley Region | Intermountain Health
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”
Build the Future of Thoracic Surgery
Intermountain Health is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join our growing Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery program in Utah County. This unique opportunity offers the chance to become the foundational surgeon helping expand and shape a robust thoracic surgery program within a highly respected integrated health system.
As our program continues to evolve, you will work alongside an established team of cardiothoracic surgeons while leading the growth of advanced thoracic surgical services. This position is ideal for a surgeon who is excited by innovation, program development, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join an established team of approximately five cardiothoracic surgeons
- Opportunity to help build and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery program.
- Focus exclusively on thoracic surgery with no cardiac call responsibilities .
- Access to advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical technology, including Da Vinci robotic platforms.
- Collaborative partnership with general surgery, gastroenterology, and multidisciplinary specialists.
- Strong APP support structure with an established team supporting the cardiovascular surgery service.
- Primarily practice at Utah Valley with occasional collaboration on complex cases at Intermountain Medical Center during program development.
Candidate Qualifications
We welcome applications from:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeons
- Unrestricted UT license, or able to obtain
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers • DEA Registration schedules II-V
- Experienced surgeons seeking program-building opportunities
- Current fellows completing training who are eager to grow within a supportive environment
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Outstanding clinical skills
- Strong character and culture fit
- Collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to innovation and program development
- Desire to build long-term relationships within the community and organization
Why Intermountain Health?
At Intermountain Health, you'll join a mission-driven organization recognized for exceptional patient outcomes, physician leadership, and collaborative care. You'll benefit from an integrated system that provides the resources of a large healthcare network while maintaining the collegial feel of a physician-led practice.
This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of thoracic surgery within one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
Be part of building something exceptional. Apply today.
Location:
Intermountain Health Utah Valley HospitalWork City:
ProvoWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$7.25 - $999.99We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
Job Description:
General Thoracic Surgeon
Utah Valley Region | Intermountain Health
When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.”
Build the Future of Thoracic Surgery
Intermountain Health is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join our growing Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery program in Utah County. This unique opportunity offers the chance to become the foundational surgeon helping expand and shape a robust thoracic surgery program within a highly respected integrated health system.
As our program continues to evolve, you will work alongside an established team of cardiothoracic surgeons while leading the growth of advanced thoracic surgical services. This position is ideal for a surgeon who is excited by innovation, program development, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient care.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join an established team of approximately five cardiothoracic surgeons
- Opportunity to help build and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery program.
- Focus exclusively on thoracic surgery with no cardiac call responsibilities .
- Access to advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical technology, including Da Vinci robotic platforms.
- Collaborative partnership with general surgery, gastroenterology, and multidisciplinary specialists.
- Strong APP support structure with an established team supporting the cardiovascular surgery service.
- Primarily practice at Utah Valley with occasional collaboration on complex cases at Intermountain Medical Center during program development.
Candidate Qualifications
We welcome applications from:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeons
- Unrestricted UT license, or able to obtain
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers • DEA Registration schedules II-V
- Experienced surgeons seeking program-building opportunities
- Current fellows completing training who are eager to grow within a supportive environment
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Outstanding clinical skills
- Strong character and culture fit
- Collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to innovation and program development
- Desire to build long-term relationships within the community and organization
Why Intermountain Health?
At Intermountain Health, you'll join a mission-driven organization recognized for exceptional patient outcomes, physician leadership, and collaborative care. You'll benefit from an integrated system that provides the resources of a large healthcare network while maintaining the collegial feel of a physician-led practice.
This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of thoracic surgery within one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
Be part of building something exceptional. Apply today.
Location:
Intermountain Health Utah Valley HospitalWork City:
ProvoWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$7.25 - $999.99We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in thoracic surgeon jobs.
- Board certification or active eligibility through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Completion of an accredited thoracic surgery fellowship program
- Unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Demonstrated proficiency in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted procedures
- Active or obtainable hospital privileges at affiliated institutions
- Experience with esophageal, lung, or mediastinal oncology procedures
Tips for Your Thoracic Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to operative volume
Thoracic surgery committees review case logs closely. Break out your VATS, robotic-assisted, and open thoracotomy numbers separately so reviewers can assess your minimally invasive experience without having to ask during the interview.
Highlight fellowship subspecialty clearly
Whether your training emphasized general thoracic, cardiac, or congenital, name it explicitly in your CV header and cover letter. Many programs filter applications by subspecialty before a search committee ever reviews credentials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists thoracic surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research program case mix before interviews
Before your interview, learn whether the program skews toward oncologic resections, lung transplants, or cardiac procedures. Interviewers notice when candidates can speak directly to how their experience complements the existing team's volume and gaps.
Prepare a concise outcomes summary
Credentialing committees and medical staff offices often request complication rates and mortality data. Having a clean one-page outcomes summary ready before an offer stage speeds up privileging and signals you take quality metrics seriously.
Negotiate call structure alongside compensation
Call frequency varies widely in thoracic surgery programs. Before accepting an offer, clarify call ratios, APP support on overnight cases, and how emergent cases are triaged, since these factors affect long-term sustainability more than base salary alone.
Thoracic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most thoracic surgeons?
The companies hiring the most thoracic surgeons right now include CommonSpirit Health, Northwestern University, and VHC Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional health systems consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many thoracic surgeon jobs are remote?
About 8% of thoracic surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how procedural the role is. The sub-areas most likely to include remote or hybrid components are telehealth follow-up consultations, second-opinion reads, and academic research or education roles where clinical volume is lower.
How do you become a thoracic surgeon?
You complete medical school, followed by a general surgery residency, then apply to an accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship, which runs one to three years depending on the pathway. After fellowship, you sit for board certification through the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Some surgeons pursue subspecialty training in congenital or transplant surgery after their initial certification.
How do you get hired as a thoracic surgeon with limited attending experience?
Programs hiring early-career thoracic surgeons typically value strong fellowship operative volume and a clear subspecialty focus over years of independent practice. Targeting academic centers with structured mentorship, applying to programs building out a new service line, and being transparent about your case distribution all strengthen your candidacy when your attending experience is limited.
What does the thoracic surgeon interview process look like?
Most programs run a two-stage process: an initial phone or video screen with the department chair or recruitment coordinator, followed by an in-person visit that includes meetings with faculty, hospital administration, and medical staff leadership. You may be asked to present a clinical or research case. Credentialing paperwork and reference checks typically follow a verbal offer.
Where can I find and apply to thoracic surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to thoracic surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that fit your subspecialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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