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Thoracic Surgeon

At Lancaster General Health, our quality and our culture set us apart creating a lasting impression of our health system in the community and in the hearts of our patients and their families. A role with us is more than just a job, we ask that you Live Your Legacy at LGH by finding your passion in your everyday role, committing to those you serve, and reaching for your personal best.

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with over 800 Licensed beds.  Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

We are recognized as 1 of only 9 hospitals in the entire country with awards in Medicare.Gov, LEAPFROG and Healthgrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals. We have attained five year Magnet ® recognition status with the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center (ANCC) and are also the 2018 recipient of the Foster G. McGaw Prize in recognition of our commitment to community service. 

Join us and be part of a team that empowers you to do more than your job and encourages you to:

Live Your Passion. Live Your Best. Live Your Commitment. Live Your Legacy.

Job Profile Summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a full-time BC/BE Thoracic Surgeon to join Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Become a part of one of the nation’s best continued national leaders in the treatment of various thoracic conditions. As an early pioneer in minimally invasive surgical techniques Penn Medicine has made continuous advancements to provide quality patient care and recovery. Penn Medicine Thoracic Surgeons provide expertise in Robotic and Minimally Invasive procedures such as, minimally invasive lung resection, esophageal resections, surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease, benign esophageal disorders, chest wall resection and reconstruction as well as surgery for mediastinal tumors and myasthenia gravis.

The thoracic oncology program is embedded in the state of the art Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, which houses surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and cancer genetics under one roof. The Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute team comprises physicians, advanced practice professionals, chaplains, social workers, behavioral health therapists, nurses, research professionals, nurse navigators, and dietitians practicing in one high functioning team.

Penn Lancaster provides coordinated and holistic care through our patient centered medical home model.  Our care model incorporates medically necessary before and after care services, as well as access to socio-economic resources in the community. Physicians are provided the opportunity to participate in clinical and organizational improvement huddles and committees, providing opportunities to innovate within their own practices as well as the Penn Medicine health system. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic)
• Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic or Thoracic Surgery Residency
• Possess or be able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible

PENN MEDICINE LGHP offers a comprehensive benefits package:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program so that our employees can stay actively engaged and committed to living their legacy every day. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH combines a Nationally Ranked Hospital with great schools, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, diverse communities sponsoring events and festivals, and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities. The scenic Susquehanna River Valley provides opportunities for fishing, skiing, kayaking, hiking and mountain biking in addition to easy access to NJ shoreline or Delaware beaches. Local universities, Fulton Theatre, the downtown shopping and dining district, and local sports teams make Lancaster a great place to live, work and play. Big city urban life is easily accessible, with New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. a train ride away.

For more information or to apply, email:  LGH.PhysicianApply@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.