PHYSICIAN, THORACIC SURGERY

Independence Health System

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

No salary listed — Surgery pays $280k median

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Independence Health System as a PHYSICIAN, THORACIC SURGERY in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in Independence Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings, and Physician committees upon request.

Actively participants in the Department of Thoracic Surgery and other case conferences / treatment planning meetings relates to patients served.

Participate in quality improvement activities within the department.

Participate in Independence Health Medical Group meetings, Leadership meetings, and Physician committees upon request.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board certified or eligible in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Surgery or American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine (ABCM).

Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Independence Health System as a PHYSICIAN, THORACIC SURGERY.

Key Skills

Thoracic SurgeryNavigational BronchoscopyEBUSRobotic SurgeryOpen Lung ProceduresEsophageal ProceduresLung Cancer ScreeningPatient Care PlanningConsultationsDischarge FacilitationCollaborationSurgical ProceduresInfection ControlMedical InterpretationLeadershipOrganizational Skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN, THORACIC SURGERY at Independence Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at Independence Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Thoracic Surgery, Navigational Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Robotic Surgery, Open Lung Procedures, Esophageal Procedures, Lung Cancer Screening, Patient Care Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician in Thoracic Surgery diagnoses and treats patients with lung, thoracic, and esophageal disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings, performing procedures like navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, and robotic/open surgeries. Responsibilities also include developing care plans, admitt...

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6.6

Work-Life Balance Score

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