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
The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.
Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.
- Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
- Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.
- Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.
- Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
- Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.
- Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
- Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
- Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
- Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
- Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
- Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
- Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
- Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
- Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
- Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.
Additional Job Description
\nIn addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
\nVHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
\nThe compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
\nVHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
\nVHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Job Description
The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.
Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.
- Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as its women’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.
- Received a top ranking in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.
- Recognized by the Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories: bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience. This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.
- Named a 2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek. One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.
- Named best hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group. This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.
- Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.
- Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.
- Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.
- Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States
- Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.
- Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.
- Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.
- Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.
- Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts
- Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.
Additional Job Description
\nIn addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
\nVHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
\nThe compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate’s education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
\nVHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
\nVHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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, BayCare Health System, and Northwestern University, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 0% of thoracic surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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