Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to join our collaborative two-surgeon team at Sunnyside Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate physician who is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive thoracic care.
What You’ll Do :
You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team providing a broad range of advanced, minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including :
- VATS and robotic-assisted lobectomies (RATS)
- Mediastinal mass resections
- Esophagectomies
- Paraesophageal hernia repairs
- Lung biopsies and wedge resections
- Chest wall resections and reconstructions
- Substernal goiter resections
- Bronchoplasty and tracheoplasty
Why Join Us :
Our program consistently earns 2- or 3-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), thanks to outstanding clinical outcomes and a culture of collaboration.You'll benefit from a highly efficient care environment with robust inpatient support, promoting safe discharges and shorter hospital stays.Construction is underway for a new hospital, opening in 2029, with three state-of-the-art Da Vinci robotic systems.We offer a generous compensation and benefits package, and support a balanced lifestyle consistent with the Kaiser Permanente model of care.This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Thoracic Surgeon with oncology experience to join a forward-thinking, patient-centered team in a high-performing cancer center.
What You Can Expect :
A schedule where call is divided equally amongst two thoracic surgeonsAn experienced support staffAccess to a physician-friendly advanced Epic EMROpportunities for leadership positions within the medical group if desiredPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility1.0 FTEMinimum Requirements :
Board Certified or Eligible in Thoracic SurgeryWe Provide You :
Generous automatic employer-funded pension and retirement contributions totaling 21% of clinician eligible earnings with additional employee contribution optionalCompetitive compensation that is not based on fee-for-service modelPathway for physicians to become shareholders of Northwest PermanentePaid annual education leave + annual education allowanceComprehensive benefits including largely employer-funded medical, dental insurance premiums, life insurance, and paid leaveComplete professional liability coverage provided at no cost, 100% reimbursement for obtaining and maintaining board certification, continuing medical education reimbursement, and in-house CME opportunitiesTotal Rewards value range of $716,301 - $884,000Current hiring incentives for this role :
Relocation allowance – up to $15,000The annual salary for this position is $610,700 - $694,000 which considers an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, NWP offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.