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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Medical Group
1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte NC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

The Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI), in conjunction with the Levine Cancer Institute (LCI), is seeking applications for a full-time thoracic surgeon to join our Division of Thoracic Surgery at Atrium Health in Charlotte. The Division of Thoracic Surgery provides comprehensive thoracic surgery care to patients at three locations in the Charlotte metropolitan area.  The division is home to one of the largest thoracic robotic surgery programs in the region.


Highlights

About the Practice:

•  Currently there are 3 Thoracic Surgeons at three facilities within Atrium Health and around the clock coverage by APPs to support patient care on the units and in the OR

•  Large tertiary referral center

•  Great collegiality within the practice and support among other specialists and administration


Training and/or Experience Required

About the Opportunity:

•  Surgeon must be BC/BE in thoracic surgery and have completed an ACGME approved Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency or equivalent

•  Should either have a current North Carolina Medical License or be eligible for application

•  Have experience and advanced skills in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including thoracic oncology, minimally invasive VATS and thoracic robotic surgery as well as benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus

•  Active participation in training of students, residents and cardiothoracic fellows

•  Faculty positions through Wake Forest School of Medicine Charlotte Campus commensurate with experience

•  Be able to support growth of thoracic surgical volumes by providing system wide access to the highest quality, efficient and affordable care to patients across the regional network

•  Have the ability to possess excellent communication skills and promote a collegial approach to patient care


Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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