Director, Thoracic Surgery

Valley Health System

1d•$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. This position includes serving as a faculty member in Valley’s General Surgery Residency Program and Valley’s Advanced GI Fellowship Program. Academic appointment to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai of Mount Sinai is available for appropriate candidates.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board eligible or certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

Nice To Haves

Technical excellence, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical skills
Compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to advancing the field through leadership, education, and clinical innovation
Academic appointment to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai of Mount Sinai is available for appropriate candidates.

Responsibilities

Serve as Director, Thoracic Surgery, at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care.
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.
Collaborate with an outstanding team of pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and critical care specialists.
Serve as a faculty member in Valley’s General Surgery Residency Program.
Serve as a faculty member in Valley’s Advanced GI Fellowship Program.

Benefits

Starting salary range of $550K to $600K with generous wRVU incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
Paid holidays and PTO
CME allowance and dedicated CME time
Malpractice coverage
Relocation allowance
Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities