Director, Thoracic Surgery – Physician – Valley Health System – New Jersey

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

2d • $550,000 - $600,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Valley Medical Group and The Valley Hospital seek an accomplished and visionary thoracic surgeon to serve as Director, Thoracic Surgery, at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical skills, with compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the field through leadership, education, and clinical innovation in a dynamic and supportive environment. Valley holds longstanding accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons and has a strong regional reputation for excellence in multidisciplinary cancer care. The Director will collaborate with an outstanding team of pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and critical care specialists. The practice offers a broad case mix including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal disease, and foregut disorders. Valley has a robust clinical trials infrastructure, and ongoing clinical trials for patients with thoracic diseases.

Requirements

• Accomplished and visionary thoracic surgeon.
• Technical excellence, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical skills.
• Compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the field through leadership, education, and clinical innovation.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with a broad case mix including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal disease, and foregut disorders.
• Familiarity with clinical trials infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Director, Thoracic Surgery, at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care.
• Provide technical excellence in thoracic surgery, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical skills.
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the field through leadership, education, and clinical innovation.
• Collaborate with an outstanding team of pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and critical care specialists.
• Manage a broad case mix including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal disease, and foregut disorders.
• Contribute to the advancement of the field through leadership, education, and clinical innovation.
• Actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
• Foster a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• Challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed