Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon

AHS Allina Health System • Full-time • Allina Health Cancer Institute Abbott Northwestern Minneapolis, United States of America • 3w ago

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

June 02, 2025

Department:

31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis

Shift:

Shift Length:

8/12 combo shift

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

As a Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon at Allina Health, you will join a dedicated team that is passionate about providing transformative and enhanced care for the many individuals diagnosed with cancer each year in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
Our team is deeply committed to the Allina Health Cancer Institute’s vision of
being a premier cancer program in the region.

Institute highlights:
• Hybrid Academic-Community (Privedemic) model of care – that seeks to
incorporate the best features of academic programs within a easy access,
community focused practice
• Our system wide team includes approximately 80 highly trained oncology
providers that span surgical oncology specialties, medical oncology, radiation
oncology and supportive/affiliated oncology specialties
• Seventeen locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
• Best in class, integrative oncology program
• Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming
• Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx in support of oncology quality,
excellence, and stewardship
• An in-house genomic laboratory

Key Position Details:

If you are driven to make a significant impact in cancer care and are looking for a collaborative and innovative environment, consider joining us at Allina Health. Together, we can advance the standard of care for our patients and their families.

Contact Pamela.LaVone@Allina.com for more information.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon to join

our growing practice in the Twin Cities.

Practice Details:

Our Thoracic Surgery Division is part of the department of Surgical Oncology comprised of Thoracic oncology, Surgical oncology, Urologic oncology and Hepatobiliary divisions. The practice covers all aspects of Thoracic Surgery including benign and malignant conditions of the lungs, mediastinum, pleural space, chest wall.
The thoracic surgery team consists of 3 thoracic surgeons, 3 PA’s, a clinic RN, a thoracic nurse navigator and a provider coordinator.
Practice calendar includes 2 days in clinic, 2 days in surgery and procedures with 5th day flex for combination of admin time and overflow surgery/procedures.
Weekly multi-disciplinary tumor board meetings.

Principle Responsibilities

Direct patient care; surgical, inpatient and clinic based thoracic oncology care.
- Reviews patient’s medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Treats the full spectrum of benign and malignant disease including diseases of the pleura, lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, and chest wall
- Performs a broad range of thoracic procedures including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, robotic surgery, VATS, advanced bronchoscopy, and endoscopic procedures for lungs and esophagus
- Participates in an established Lung Cancer Screening Program
- Opportunity to perform Robotic foregut surgery and utilize the LINX device and TIF procedures
- Participates in innovative research that includes clinical trials, patient-centered outcomes, and research and scholarly activities across many medical specialties
- Participates in collaborative, cohesive thoracic team in a supportive and committed organizational environment
- Utilize quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement. May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
- May participate in on-call rotation.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
Completion of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Thoracic Surgery
Completion of Thoracic Oncology Fellowship

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of trained thoracic or cardiothoracic surgeon with an emphasis in thoracic malignancy
2+ years of robotic surgical skills

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, or in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery by the AOA Board of Surgery required upon hire
Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate required upon hire
ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Allina Health required upon hire

Physical Demands

Medium Work*:
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $595,000 to $625,000 per yearThe pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

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