Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon | MN

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.

We are seeking an experienced Thoracic Oncologic Surgeon to joinour 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.

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

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. 

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

About Allina Health

Allina Health is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of illness and enhancing the greater health of individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. A not-for-profit health care system, Allina Health cares for patients from beginning to end-of-life through its 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals, 15 pharmacies, specialty care centers and specialty medical services that provide hospice care, oxygen and home medical equipment, and emergency medical transportation services. We use one of the most comprehensive electronic health record systems in the nation to provide patients with seamless, coordinated and informed care to improved patient safety and outcomes.