Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity - Louisville, Ky - Now Hiring

Career Opportunity:
Thoracic Surgeon
Louisville, Kentucky

, is seeking an adult general (noncardiac) thoracic surgeon to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will join Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, an established practice that provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services for Norton Healthcares adult-service hospitals and completes an average of 1,100 surgical procedures annually. Norton Heart & Vascular Institute maintains 49% of the general thoracic surgery market share, more than any other health care provider in our service area.

Led by George J. Mikos, M.D., with more than 20 years experience as a thoracic surgeon, this team is known for its skill, experience, easy access for patients and ability to treat some of the most advanced conditions. Surgeons have access to a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technology in minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment options, including the use of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.

Norton Heart & Vascular Institute works closely with Norton Cancer Institute to provide comprehensive lung care to patients seen at Norton Cancer Institute Comprehensive Lung Center.

This multidisciplinary program has been designated as a GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Center of Excellence, reserved for programs designed to accelerate lung cancer detection and treatment by using advanced technology.

About the Position

• Join an adult-service practice consisting of four cardiac surgeons, two general thoracic surgeons, nine advanced practice providers and several support staff members
• Competitive compensation model including bonus options based on quality or key performance indicators
• Participate in a center of excellence-designated multidisciplinary lung clinic
• Preferred candidates are those within one year of completing their training or having one to two years of experience
• Candidate must possess excellent technical skills in minimally invasive surgery as well as surgical management of complex lung, esophageal and chest wall malignancies
• Benefits include sign-on and relocation bonuses, 30 days (six weeks) of paid vacation, five days of continuing medical education, seven holidays and access to Norton Provider Leadership Academy

Why Norton Healthcare for your career?

• Market share leader in the region
• Strong support network of advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, educators and social workers
• Continued investment in technology and physical spaces for improved patient care environments
• Since 2018, five of Louisville hospitals and Norton Cancer Institute designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• Named to Forbes list of Americas Best Large Employers for 2025
• Named among the nations top workplaces for disability inclusion in the Disability Equality Index for 2022 through 2024

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification
• Kentucky or Indiana medical license or license eligible

To discuss this opportunity with Brittany Brohm, Senior Recruiter, Providers, Norton Medical Group: