Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery required
Experience in lung transplantation
Eligible for medical licensure in Texas
Dedicated to clinical excellence and patient-centered care
Interest in program development and clinical research
Strong communication and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients needing lung transplantation
Perform lung transplant and complex thoracic surgeries
Deliver comprehensive perioperative and postoperative care
Participate in transplant selection meetings
Collaborate with pulmonology and critical care teams
Support program growth and quality initiatives
Share on-call duties with the surgery team
Benefits
Relocation assistance offered
CME allowance reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts availability
Disability coverage included
Financial wellbeing resources provided
Malpractice coverage offered
Retirement savings plan available
Full Job Description
Description
Specialization: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Summary: Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeon with specialized training and experience in Lung Transplantation to join our growing multidisciplinary transplant team in San Antonio, Texas.
This is an exceptional opportunity to help expand and further develop a comprehensive lung transplant program within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems. The successful candidate will work closely with pulmonologists, transplant physicians, advanced practice providers, intensivists, and a dedicated transplant support team to provide cutting-edge care for patients with advanced lung disease.
Position Highlights
Comprehensive lung transplant practice
Opportunity to participate in and grow a developing transplant program
Collaborative multidisciplinary transplant team
Access to advanced surgical technologies and critical care resources
Dedicated transplant coordinators and support staff
Involvement in outreach and referral development across South Texas
Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students
Participation in quality initiatives, research, and program expansion
Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients with advanced lung disease requiring transplantation
Perform lung transplant procedures and other complex thoracic surgical cases
Provide comprehensive perioperative and postoperative patient care
Participate in transplant selection committee meetings
Collaborate closely with pulmonology, critical care, and transplant medicine colleagues
Contribute to program growth, outreach efforts, and quality initiatives
Share in call responsibilities with the cardiothoracic surgery team
Compensation and Benefits
Methodist Healthcare System offers a competitive recruitment package that may include:
Competitive salary with productivity incentives
Relocation assistance
Family-focused and voluntary benefits
CME allowance reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental health protection plans
Time off, including disability coverage
Financial wellbeing resources
Malpractice coverage
Retirement savings plan
Qualified Candidates
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery
Fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery required
Specialized training and demonstrated experience in lung transplantation
Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas
Commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Interest in program development, quality improvement, and clinical research is highly valued
