Physician| Thoracic Surgeon | Irvine, CA

City of Hope Orange County is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in cancer research and treatment. We’re bringing access to our scientific expertise and highly specialized cancer care closer to home by building OC’s only specialty cancer hospital at our comprehensive cancer campus in Irvine, California. Once open in late 2025, it will deepen our treatment capabilities and seamlessly connect to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer, our NCI-designated – and OC’s most advanced – cancer center. Surrounded by a regional network of care, the Irvine campus is a beacon of hope for the nation’s sixth largest county.

The new hospital is the capstone of our 11-acre City of Hope Orange County campus. Where other hospitals must serve the full spectrum of health conditions in our community, every team member at this specialty cancer hospital—from the nurses to nutritionists to physicians – will focus solely on oncology.

The Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, is seeking a board certified or eligible Thoracic Surgeon with training in advanced oncologic thoracic surgery to meet the needs of our growing program in Southern California. This individual is expected to support our clinical and research programs in Thoracic Oncology with an 80% clinical /20% academic obligation. Scholarly contributions to further the academic mission of the division will be expected such as translational and/or outcomes research, and participation in clinical trials. The Thoracic Surgeon can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally recognized multidisciplinary team of Thoracic providers. This is a full-time position reporting to the Division Chief of Thoracic Surgery.

·         Clinical site in Irvine, CA 

·         80% Clinical and 20% academic obligations; The position entails 4 days of clinical work (clinic and OR) and 1 protected day for scholarly achievements. 

·         Established and expanding referral base in Thoracic Surgery in the region 

·         Wonderful colleagues and a collaborative team environment 

·         Provide patient-centered care in collaboration an established multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurses at a state-of-the-art outpatient clinic facility.

·         Contribute to the development of clinical trials and research studies

·         Pursue academic appointments and participate in educational activities

Position Benefits:

·         Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan 

·         Relocation assistance may be available 

·         Base Salary Range:  $350,000 - $450,000. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.  Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors. 

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

 About City of Hope  

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHope^TM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.  

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here. 

·         BC/BE in cardiothoracic surgery 

·         Evidence of past scholarly contributions and academic growth trajectory 

·         Academic record consistent with appointment at Assistant or Associate or Professor level at City of Hope National Medical Center

·         Training and skills in minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques including thoracoscopic and robotic surgery

·         Selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license

·         Applicants must have a M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree