Medical Director Thoracic Surgery with Level II Trauma Center in Reno / Tahoe

The Renown Medical Group Department of Surgery is searching for an outstanding Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery to start building the Division of Thoracic Surgery within the Renown Medical Group division of surgical Oncology and the William N Pennington Cancer Institute.

Under the direction of the Chair of Surgery, the Thoracic Surgeon will provide leadership in the development of both benign and thoracic oncology division. They are expected to be experts in medical and surgical care for patients diagnosed with benign and oncologic thoracic diseases. The Surgeon will diagnose, treat, and manage malignant and benign Thoracic surgical diseases for patients. The medical director is expected to collaborate with and supervise mid-level providers and can expect to have some involvement with public health education, administration, teaching, and research. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified Thoracic Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years experience and have Completed an accredited general surgery residency and a Thoracic surgery fellowship. Incumbents must possess a strong work ethic with a focus on quality. Collegiality is mandatory. This position is non-cardiac, purely thoracic surgery.

The candidate is expected to qualify for an academic appointment with the University of Nevada Reno (UNR) medical School, build and promote a clinical trial portfolio, contribute to the growth of the  William N Pennington Cancer Institute, contribute  to the Division of Surgical Oncology, and participate in the educational goals of medical students and residents.  They will also attend tumor boards as a contributing physician and work closely with the pulmonary, Acute care, trauma, and critical care teams.

Renown Health, Northern Nevada's largest and only not-for-profit locally governed healthcare network. Join our Renown Medical Group Surgical team practicing in the regions only Level II Trauma Center serving a catchment area of over 900,000.

The position also includes new patient consults and follow up appointments in the Outpatient Clinic. Physician will have efficient ancillary support staff in place - surgery schedulers, MAs, RN, APPs, PARS, practice site leaders and practice manager.

Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents, and fellows.

Position Highlights

• Monday - Friday schedule 7 am to 5 pm
• William N Pennington Cancer Institute offers full-service support and collaboration : 5 Radiation Oncologists, 5 Medical Oncologists, 9 Surgical Oncologists
• Disease specific tumor boards
• Heart and Vascular Institute located at Renown Regional Medical Center facility
• Pulmonary Critical Care team offers 24 / 7 support and collaboration
• Established Pulmonary Rehab program
• Around the clock  Anesthesia and perfusion

Compensation and Benefits

Reno / Tahoe Community

For more information please contact Monica Mikulich, In-House Physician Recruiter at  monica.mikulich@renown.org  or 775-982-4534