Thoracic Surgeon - Physician - New Jersey - Virtua Health

Virtua Health•Evesham Township, NJ

7d•$575,000•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Thoracic Surgeon to join its collaborative and growing team. The physician will provide care for the full spectrum of malignant and benign thoracic diseases, including pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall conditions. Candidates particularly interested in expanding a comprehensive malignant foregut program are encouraged to apply. The surgeon will work closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional pulmonology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and specialty support services within an integrated cancer program. The role contributes to clinical excellence, quality outcomes, research initiatives, and program development, with opportunities for education, mentorship, and academic collaboration through Rowan University affiliations. The position is based onsite in Marlton, New Jersey, with an additional listed location at Lourdes Health System in Camden. It is a regular, full-time employee role with a 1st shift schedule and 40 weekly hours. The posted minimum base salary is $575,000 annually for newly practicing physicians. Physicians with five or more years of post-training experience will be offered a starting base salary of $650,000 or greater, with compensation commensurate with experience, expertise, accomplishments, and qualifications. Virtua Health describes an integrated Penn Medicine/Virtua Cancer Program, a comprehensive cancer center with Commission on Cancer accreditation across five community hospital locations, an established Comprehensive Lung Program, a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform, robotic navigational bronchoscopy, interventional pulmonology services, participation in the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database, an extensive referral network, and a system-wide Epic electronic medical record platform.

Requirements

Fellowship training in thoracic surgery.
At least three years of experience in thoracic surgery.
Demonstrated expertise in minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery.
Commitment to patient-centered care, program growth, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Particular interest in expanding and advancing a comprehensive malignant foregut program.
Five or more years of post-training experience is associated with a starting base salary of $650,000 or greater.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical care for patients with malignant and benign thoracic diseases, including pulmonary, esophageal, mediastinal, pleural, and chest wall conditions.
Use minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including robotic-assisted surgery.
Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional pulmonology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, and specialty support services.
Contribute to clinical excellence, quality outcomes, research initiatives, and program development.
Help grow and advance thoracic oncology care, with an opportunity to develop a comprehensive malignant foregut program.
Participate in education, mentorship, and academic collaboration through Rowan University affiliations.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical/prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Malpractice coverage.
Retirement savings plans, including 403(b) and 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement.
Generous paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under applicable laws.
CME allowance.
Professional development opportunities.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
Colleague and dependent life insurance, plus supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Employee assistance program, including free counseling sessions.