Thoracic Surgeon | Sign-On Bonus | 150,000 sq. ft. Cancer Center

John Muir Specialty Medical Group is seeking a well-trained Thoracic Surgeon, committed to excellent patient care to join our Bay Area team in highly desirable Walnut Creek, CA.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

• Income Guarantee: Competitive base with high earning potential.
• Signing Incentives: Sign-on bonus included.
• Retirement & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package.
• Time Off: Generous vacation and continuing education (CME) time.
• Insurance: Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Academic Partnerships: Affiliations with UCSF Health, Tenet Healthcare, and Stanford Children’s Health.
• Elite Facilities: Access to a brand-new 150,000 sq. ft. Comprehensive Cancer Center (opened February 2024).

Practice Highlights

• Oncology Focus: Specialized role diagnosing and managing cancers of the thoracic region (lungs, esophagus, chest wall, and mediastinum).
• Premier Reputation: Practice at a hospital ranked among the nation's top for 17 straight years and ranked #2 in the SF Metro Area.
• Advanced Technology: Access to state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and high-volume outpatient surgical centers.
• Collaborative Environment: Integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing individualized, high-quality coordinated care.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for clinical specialization and leadership positions within a rapidly expanding program.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.
• Training: Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Thoracic Surgery.
• Licensure: Current DEA license; must possess or acquire an unrestricted California medical license.
• Specialty License: Must possess or acquire a California State Fluoroscopy license.
• Work Authorization: Unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Location & Lifestyle

• Walnut Creek: A highly desirable, family-oriented community with ideal weather and top-tier schools.
• Urban Access: Only 25 miles from downtown San Francisco; adjacent to the culture and nightlife of Berkeley and Oakland.
• Outdoor Adventure: Quick drive to Napa Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Yosemite Valley.

About John Muir Specialty Medical Group

John Muir Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care organization and a regional destination for specialty care. With over 1,000 primary care physicians and 6,000 employees, we offer a long-standing reputation for excellence in the community and the nation.

Join a premiere specialty team and enjoy a tremendous quality of life in the San Francisco East Bay.