Highlights from the posting

Relocation paid
Malpractice with tail
Epic EMR
Teaching or academic

In short

Board-certified thoracic surgeon for non-cardiac lung and chest wall surgery with Sutter West Bay Medical Group's Thoracic Surgery Associates in San Francisco. The role emphasizes robotic and minimally invasive techniques and includes a program director role leading the thoracic oncology program.

About this job

Setting: Integrated multispecialty medical group of nearly 500 clinicians in the greater San Francisco area, with an active multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program and EPIC EMR across clinic and hospital.
The work: Perform lobectomy, segmentectomy and lung-sparing resections using da Vinci robotic and VATS techniques; join tumor boards, quality and peer review; teach and do research; direct the thoracic surgery service line as Program Director.
Schedule: FTE split between clinical and administrative (Program Director) work, with percentages listed as tbd.
Call: Equitable call rotation, providing consultation and emergency thoracic surgical services as needed.
Patients: Patients with thoracic (non-cardiac) surgical conditions, including lung resections and chest wall reconstruction, with a thoracic oncology focus.
What the pay includes: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing retirement contribution up to IRS maximums, $6,000 annual CME allowance, and relocation assistance.
Benefits named: Medical coverage from day one starting as low as $0–$50 per month including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid dental and vision; malpractice with tail coverage; 8% profit-sharing retirement; $6,000 CME; relocation assistance.

Details

Pay stated: $559,583 – $782,917 a year
Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Employment: Employed
Health system: Sutter Health
Site: Not stated
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted: Not stated
First seen here: Oct 1, 2026
Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

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