Thoracic Surgery-Kaiser Permanente

Join an outstanding and experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Hawaii Permanente Medical Group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgeon who is looking for a unique practice combining professional excellence, comprehensive practice support, and work life balance in an unbeatable location. 

Why Join Us

• Work-Life Balance: Manage a balanced surgical practice with a mix of straightforward and complex cases. 


• Culture: Non-competitive, collaborative environment where all services work as a team to provide optimal patient care. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Department includes two full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery partners and 4 full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistants.


• Support: Dedicated Medical Assistants, PA-Cs, NP, Intensivists, Hospitalist Medicine staff, Anesthesiologists, and General Surgery Resident support


• Top Tier OR Team: Operate with a dedicated OR team and state-of-the-art robotic and VATS equipment


• Manageable Call Schedule: Q3 night and weekend call


• Weekend Round and Call Support:  Dedicated PA and Hospitalist call support


• Leadership: Work with engaged HPMG physician leaders who understand service challenges and provide practice support.


• Desirable Location: Live in beautiful Hawaii, with a focus on family and access to world-class hobbies in mild weather year-round.

Position Qualifications

• Board Certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)


• Completion of thoracic or cardiothoracic fellowship 


• Advanced skills in VATS and robotic surgery for both benign and malignant thoracic pathology


• 3-5 years of experience


• Robotic case log

Hawaii Permanente offers an excellent benefit package

• Generous total compensation package which includes a signing bonus


• Vacation, Education and paid holidays


• Pension, Employer contribution 401(k) and post-retirement medical


• 100% employer-funded family comprehensive medical, vision, prescription drug and dental insurance.


• 100% employer-funded life, and identity theft protection plans


• Comprehensive education benefit includes $2500-$4000 annual allowance (medical license fees, exams, CME travel & lodging, etc.)


• Complete professional liability insurance at no cost


• Concierge service that works directly with you to apply for all required licenses


• $35K relocation bonus