General Thoracic Surgeon

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join our nationally recognized program. New graduates are welcome to apply. This position is based at Memorial Hospital Belleville located at 4500 Memorial Drive, Belleville, IL 62226.

• The primary focus of this position will be clinical activities spanning the breadth of general thoracic surgery.
• With our program covering multiple facilities, this position will provide clinical care primarily at one affiliate location with secondary responsibilities at other locations (including Barnes Jewish Hospital), if needed. The affiliate location has an established Cardiothoracic surgery program.
• An important part of the position will be a leadership role representing the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the lung cancer screening programs across the entire Barnes Jewish Corporation healthcare system.
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to participate in the lung transplant program if interested

• Completion of an ACGME Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible
• Ability to obtain Missouri license
• Minimally invasive or robotic surgery skills in general thoracic surgery

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and CV to Dr. Varun Puri, Chief of Thoracic Surgery, via our department contact, Ms. Susie Heck, or directly on our site following the link below:

General Thoracic Surgeon Opening

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership roles

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Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.