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Franklin Township, New Jersey

Thoracic Surgeon - Physician - Virtua Heath (Southern New Jersey)

Surgery Top 25% in SurgeryNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$575k-$650k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U. S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Marlton - 141 East Route 70

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

Additional Locations

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Job Information

Virtua Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Thoracic Surgical Oncologist to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of three years of experience in thoracic surgery with strong expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery.

We are looking for a highly motivated clinician with a comprehensive background in treating both malignant and benign thoracic diseases, encompassing the full spectrum of pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, and chest wall conditions. A focused interest in expanding our malignant foregut program is highly desirable. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing clinical excellence and program development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Why apply to this role?

Integrated Penn Medicine/Virtua Cancer Program with a well-established reputation

Academic affiliation with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and the Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences

Comprehensive Cancer Center offering a robust multidisciplinary approach and full CoC accreditation across five community hospital locations

Mature Comprehensive Lung Program, including Lung Cancer Screening, Lung Nodule, and Smoking Cessation Programs

State-of-the-art da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform with full access

Advanced technology, including Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy and integrated interventional pulmonary services

  • Contributor to the Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS) General Thoracic Surgery Database
  • Seamless referral network through an extensive primary care system
  • System-wide Epic EMR and MAGNET-recognized nursing care

Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the posted minimum base salary for this physician position is $575,000.00 annually for newly practicing physicians.

Providers with a minimum of 5 years of post-training experience will be offered a starting base salary of $650,000.00 or higher, based on years of experience, specialty expertise, and overall qualifications.

Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate's experience, credentials, training, and prevailing market conditions.

  • In addition to a highly competitive compensation package, Virtua Medical Group offers:
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Generous paid time off
  • Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping eligible providers reduce educational debt
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Supportive physician-led practice environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a large, integrated health system

About Virtua Medical Group

Virtua Medical Group (VMG) is a clinician-led, multi-specialty organization of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians dedicated to providing high-quality care throughout southern New Jersey. As part of Virtua Health, VMG offers physicians the resources of a large integrated health system while fostering a collaborative culture focused on innovation, clinical excellence, education, and patient-centered care.

Live, Work, and Thrive in Southern New Jersey

Experience the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Southern New Jersey offers easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington D. C., and the Jersey Shore while benefiting from highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, affordable housing options, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Interested Candidates Should Contact

  • Virtua Medical Group Provider Recruitment
  • VMGrecruiting@virtua.org

Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to the recruitment team to learn more about this outstanding opportunity.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide surgical care for malignant and benign thoracic diseases, including pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, and chest wall conditions, using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques. Contribute to clinical excellence and program development, with a particular opportunity to expand the malignant foregut program.

Requirements

Candidates must be fellowship-trained in thoracic surgical oncology and have at least three years of thoracic surgery experience. Strong expertise in minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery, and experience treating a broad range of malignant and benign thoracic diseases are sought.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Minimally Invasive SurgeryPulmonary Disease TreatmentEsophageal Disease TreatmentMediastinal Disease TreatmentChest Wall Disease TreatmentMalignant Foregut Program DevelopmentClinical Program DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Cancer Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Thoracic Surgeon - Physician - Virtua Heath (Southern New Jersey) at Virtua Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 849 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 75% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$613k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $563k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Surgery

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Franklin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k
Median resident rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Virtua Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Marlton, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid malpractice coverage
Generous paid time off
Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Annual CME allowance
Retirement benefits (403b)
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Dental and vision insurance
Tuition assistance