Tulane Medical School, Department of Surgery, is seeking a thoracic surgeon at the rank of associate or full professor to develop and lead the thoracic oncology program.
Qualified Candidates:
- Must possess a desire to develop a thoracic oncology program and be committed to the tripartite mission of clinical, educational, and research excellence
- Must be board-certified by the ABTS and have demonstrated expertise in surgery for tumors of the chest, including cancer of the lung, esophagus, chest wall and mediastinum
- Expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery is necessary as is experience in advanced pulmonary resections and esophagectomies
- Candidate will be expected to work closely with various multidisciplinary teams within the hospital system and build and develop ties throughout our wider referral network, through strategic and programmatic partnerships, to grow surgical volume
- Gulf South leads the nation in deaths related to aerodigestive cancers
- Must have a strong academic interest to pursue clinical, basic, and/or translational research
- Applicant must qualify for a Louisiana medical license
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) university funded retirement plan
- Outstanding educational benefits including tuition waiver and option to participate in the tuition exchange program
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness program
- Family-friendly work environment complete with two child care centers on the downtown and uptown campuses
About Tulane Medical Center:
- Tulane Medical Center is an acclaimed teaching, research, and medical center serving the greater New Orleans area. Tulane physicians provide leading-edge care ranging from primary to tertiary to quaternary in a vast number of specialties.
- With 235+ beds and 600+ physicians, Tulane Medical Center continues to grow to reflect the changing needs of the community. In addition to the downtown campus, Tulane Medical Center includes the Tulane Hospital for Women and Children campus in Metairie and the Lakeview Regional Medical Center campus in Covington.
- Within walking distance of the French Quarter, the New Orleans hospital provides expert medical care for children and adults. Our doctors specialize in the routine care of infants, children, adolescents, and adults, providing a wide range of family care services.
- Our mission is to provide world-class patient care, education, and research.
New Orleans, LA, nicknamed the “Big Easy,” offers an unparalleled nightlife and music scene. It also delivers a world-famous food and culinary experience unlike any other. The city has been named #1 Most Improved on the “Best Business Cities” list by the Wall Street Journal. There are numerous neighborhoods to explore especially if you are seeking charm and character - Warehouse District, Garden District, Gentilly, and many others. Whether a townhouse, double gallery home, center-hall or bungalow – we have the community for you. Some of the biggest employers in the city include Tulane University, Entergy Corporation, and Whitney Holding Corp.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter
to: Medin Powell, Physician Recruiter, at Medin.Powell@HCAHealthcare.com.
Applicants will be accepted until qualified candidates are identified.