Director, Thoracic Surgery – Physician – Valley Health System – New Jersey
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.
- 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
The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ
Situated less than 15 miles from Manhattan, Paramus is in the heart of Bergen County, one of the most desirable counties in the United States, with excellent schools, numerous recreational and cultural activities. Its proximity to New York City allows for easy access to everything the city has to offer or live in New York City and enjoy a simple reverse commute. With the opening of our new $975 million, 370 bed acute care hospital on April 14, 2024, The Valley Health System continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing exceptional, world class care to the 1.1 million residents of our catchment area.
Valley Medical Group
An integral part of Valley Health System, Valley Medical Group is a physician-led and professionally-managed group practice dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the people we serve. Valley Medical Group features more than 300 physicians and nearly 200 advanced practice providers in 60 adult and pediatric specialties. We are a well-established Medical Group committed to providing exceptional care to our community. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large team of experts in the field, and a key provider within a nationally recognized, top-quality, patient-centered network.
Valley–Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care is a collaborative partnership between the Valley Health System and the Mount Sinai Health System, offering unique opportunities in clinical care, research, and education. The cancer center is in the Luckow Pavilion, directly across from our new, state-of-the-art hospital, and is home to Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, and Radiation Oncology. The Luckow Pavilion also features ambulatory operating rooms, a modern infusion center, and a state-of-the-art radiation oncology facility.
Compensation & Benefits
- 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
- Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Compensation range from 550K to 600K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)
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Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org
Compensation Statement
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