Surgery - Thoracic Physician

This southwest GA health system, a JCAHO accredited facility, is assisting a local surgical practice in their search for a BC / BE Thoracic (non-cardiac) Surgeon. The six surgeons and medical staff at the practice take great pride in providing patients with innovative and compassionate surgical care, with a special focus on minimally invasive treatment options.

Position Details

• Elective Thoracic Practice
• Minimally Invasive experience required
• 1 : 6 Call shared with General Surgery
• Must be willing to take general surgery call including emergency and trauma - Level Three Trauma Center
• Intuitive Surgical ION Platform and navi bronch with 3 full-time pulmonologists and a Lung Nodule clinic and coordinator
• Full oncology center with Emory-Winship Cancer center partnership and availability of Cesium Mesh
• Three daVinci Xi Robotic Surgery units with block time
• Teaching / Co-surgeon console for Xi Robotic units
• Experienced General / Thoracic Surgeon mentor with several hundred robotic thoracic cases
• Dedicated PA for office and OR

ABOUT THOMASVILLE

Thomasville is internationally known for its piney woods and warm, welcoming locals. Downtown Thomasville is charming with tree-lined brick streets and thriving businesses. We are situated 30 miles above Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, 1 hour from the Gulf Coast and 2.5 hours from Jacksonville. The family-centered city has strong private and public educational opportunities, and outstanding sports and fitness facilities for youth sports and adult fitness and healthy living opportunities. Downtown Thomasville s pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined, brick streets feature an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants selling southern-made goods and internationally designed clothing and home décor. The local arts and culture scene is thriving, with youth and adult programming and instruction provided by the Thomasville Center for the Arts.

Thomasville is commonly known as a destination for those who love the outdoors. Favorite outdoor local pastimes include river kayaking; quail, duck, dove, deer, and turkey hunting; fishing; golf; tennis; bird watching; running; and biking. The historic Glen Arven Country Club boasts a pristine golf course, pool, and clay tennis courts.

Thomasville is a thriving small town known for its southern hospitality and easy way of life. But it also touts amenities and attractions of a much larger community quality healthcare, education, thriving churches, and a broad range of entertainment and recreational activities. U.S. News & World Report, Consumer Reports and USA TODAY featured Thomasville as an ideal community for retirees looking for the good life in small places. Thomasville's beautiful downtown is a Great American Main Street Award recipient.

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