Location: Columbus, OH

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, times not specified; mix of surgical cases and outpatient clinic; weekend on-call rotation (rotating)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and expand a comprehensive thoracic surgery program to meet community need and volume growth
• Perform a full range of general thoracic surgical procedures (benign and malignant) using open, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques
• Utilize the DaVinci Xi robotic platform for robotic-assisted thoracic cases when appropriate
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions to optimize individualized patient care
• Collaborate closely with pulmonary/critical care physicians, APPs, and other specialists for coordinated inpatient and outpatient management
• Provide consultative hospital services and participate in scheduled call rotations
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor and supervise APPs and other team members, supporting team-based, patient-centered care
• Engage with community and referral sources to grow the program and ensure high-quality access to care

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of a Thoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Thoracic Surgery — BE candidates must obtain certification within 2 years
• Experience or training in robotic thoracic surgery (DaVinci Xi) preferred; new fellowship graduates will be considered
• Comfortable providing inpatient, outpatient and clinic care with surgical responsibilities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with APPs, pulmonary/critical care, and multidisciplinary teams
• Eligible to work in the U.S.; note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Not open to locum/locum-to-perm, 1099 candidates, or providers with lapsed board certification
• Willingness to live within a one-hour commute of Columbus, OH and commit to the group practice schedule

Education

• MD or DO
• Completion of Thoracic Surgery fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery

Knowledge & Skills

• Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (DaVinci Xi) techniques and troubleshooting
• General thoracic operative skills for both benign and malignant disease
• Inpatient and outpatient clinical management and perioperative care
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record documentation
• Experience in multidisciplinary tumor board workflow and case presentation
• Consultative hospital service skills and inpatient rounding
• Program development, leadership, and quality improvement experience
• Strong communication, teaching, and collaborative skills with APPs and specialist teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Paid time off to recharge: 27 days PTO, plus 7 holidays and 5 days for CME
• Relocation assistance available when applicable to help your move go smoothly
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions to support your future
• Robust professional development: tuition reimbursement, CME support, and student loan relief services
• Work-life and wellbeing programs including Employee Assistance Program and health & well-being resources
• Disability coverage (short- and long-term) plus voluntary perks like pet and auto insurance
• Opportunity for career growth and leadership — potential Medical Director role for the right candidate

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