Physician - Thoracic Surgery
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $505k (middle half $275k–$650k)153 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Maryland | 23 active | 1,280 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 795 in the last 30 days | 493 the 30 days before (+61%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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