Thoracic Surgeon

Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute Thoracic Surgeon

The world class cardiothoracic surgery program at Cleveland Clinic is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join our established and highly respected practice. This position will be based primarily out of our west side regional hospital locations with a “home base” at Metro Health Hospital and an affiliation to the Cleveland Clinic main campus.

Our highly trained and skilled surgeons care for patients with benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, chest wall, pleural space, and mediastinum. The practice offers a full spectrum of endoscopic procedures of the lungs and esophagus, as well as dilation and stenting procedures. Minimally invasive surgical approaches are used in the treatment of both benign and malignant chest pathology.

Requirements:
Board Certified / Board Eligible American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio medical license. A faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience can be obtained with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.

Opportunity to develop a rewarding practice in thoracic surgery while benefiting from these key features:

• Opportunity for research
• Robotics program with state-of-the-art equipment
• Focus on all aspects of general thoracic surgery
• Collaboration with staff in the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute.

The successful candidate will have a joint appointment with the Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute at Fairview Hospital and Metro Health Hospital. Moreover, our physicians enjoy full access to an expert team of caregivers, from medical oncology & radiation oncology, to radiology and experienced OR staff, including advanced practice practitioners.

Sudish

C. Murthy, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCP

Daniel and Karen Lee Endowed Chair in Thoracic Surgery

Professor of Surgery, CCLCM of Case Western Reserve University

Section Head, General Thoracic Surgery

Surgical Director, Center of Major Airway Disease

This dynamic position commands an extremely competitive salary enhanced by an attractive benefits package including medical malpractice coverage and a collegial work environment.

Salary range: $485,750 - $755,250

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires and is for a 100%, full-time employment (FTE). A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be consistent with fair market value and determined after taking various factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, % of FTE and board certification. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, and retirement.

Interested candidates should submit an application in confidence with Cover Letter and current CV.  to Apply in Confidence

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Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/Drug Free Environment