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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Physician - Thoracic Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Title: Thoracic Surgeon

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

Become a hospital employed Thoracic Surgeon for an independent and a nationally recognized hospital, Meritus Health. This position is nearly 100% thoracic focused with some pacemaker work. The right candidate will have a mix of clinic time and OR, immediate patient-volume, 1:3 call rotation, access to two (2) Da Vinci robots, and possibility of future teaching opportunities.

The right candidate will have a mix of clinic time and OR, immediate patient-volume, 1:3 call rotation, access to two (2) Da Vinci robots, and possibility of future teaching opportunities.

Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and promoting community wellness. Join our team and become part of a collaborative environment dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Colby.Carter@meritushealth.com [Colby.Carter@meritushealth.com]

Key Highlights

Medical School and Residency Programs: The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine launched in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization. Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.

Why Hagerstown

Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes in strength through diversity, equity, and inclusion. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Meritus Health promotes practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Meritus Health is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will perform thoracic surgery and pacemaker procedures while balancing time between the clinic and the operating room. The role also involves participating in a 1:3 call rotation and contributing to future teaching opportunities within the hospital's residency programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified surgeons capable of managing immediate patient volumes and utilizing advanced robotic surgical technology. The role requires a commitment to collaborative patient care and the ability to work within a hospital-employed model.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pacemaker implantationDa Vinci roboticsClinical practiceOperating room proceduresCollaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $505k (middle half $275k–$650k)153 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Maryland23 active1,280 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment414 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings795 in the last 30 days493 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,279 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Benefits package
Da Vinci robots
Teaching opportunities

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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