Thoracic Surgeon for Academic Health System in Reno/Tahoe

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Thoracic Surgeon to partner in growing the Thoracic Surgery program within the Renown Medical Group division of Surgical Oncology under the Department of Surgery.

Under the direction of the Chair of Surgery, the Thoracic Surgeon is expected to be an expert 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. Expectation 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.

Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are 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.

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

• Competitive Compensation – Salary guarantee + Quality Bonus
• $30,000 Start to Work Bonus
• Malpractice paid + 100% tail coverage
• Full Health Benefits - medical, dental, vision
• 401K
• CME Stipend $5,000
• No State Income Tax

Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West’s most desirable regions offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round – from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking and biking in the summer – providing an exceptional quality of life.

Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare networks serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. Our organization is comprised of the area’s only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company, Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada’s first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med currently trains future physicians in our M.D. program, resident physicians in our Graduate Medical Education programs, physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs.

For more information contact the Renown Health In-house Recruiter, Monica Mikulich | monica.mikulich@renown.org

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