Thoracic Surgery Opportunity

Catholic Health is currently seeking Board-Certified Thoracic Surgeons in Long Island, New York. Catholic Health is a fully integrated health system serving the communities of Long Island, NY. Comprised of 6 hospitals, 3 long term care facilities, a Home Care and Hospice agency, and a program for developmentally disabled individuals/ Catholic Health has over 17,000 employees and an operating budget of nearly $3.5B. The system serves more than three million people across Suffolk, Nassau and Eastern Queens Counties of New York and has more than 3,300+ physicians in the network.

Join one of the fastest-growing thoracic programs in New York and practice within a physician-led culture under the leadership of Dr. Abbas E. Abbas, System Chair of Thoracic Surgery . This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced surgeon to contribute to program growth while working under the guidance of an internationally recognized leader in thoracic surgery.

Position Overview

This is a senior-level role focused on clinical excellence, leadership, and program development within the Department of Thoracic Surgery. The successful candidate will work closely with the Department Chair to advance strategic initiatives and expand thoracic surgical services across the health system.

Base Salary: $750K+

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced thoracic surgical care including all aspects of pulmonary, mediastinal and foregut surgery

• Manage complex surgical cases and contribute to clinical excellence initiatives

• Partner directly with the Department Chair on program development and growth strategies

• Collaborate with physician leadership across the health system

• Lead or participate in quality improvement and innovation initiatives

• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to a high-performing surgical team

Leadership Structure

• Reports directly to the Chair of Thoracic Surgery

• Works in close collaboration with system physician leadership

• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior surgeons and trainees

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Training: Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery Fellowship

• Certification: Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery (ABMS-recognized board)

• Licensure: Active (or eligible) New York State medical license and DEA

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical thoracic surgery experience

Skills: Demonstrated leadership ability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care

Why Join

• Direct collaboration with and mentorship from an internationally recognized department chair

• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-impact thoracic surgery program

• Access to advanced technologies and a high-volume clinical environment

• Physician-led culture grounded in I-CARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

For immediate consideration, candidates are requested to submit a Letter of Interest outlining their clinical and professional background, career aspirations, and reasons for pursuing an opportunity with Catholic Health addressed to our System Chairman of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Abbas Abbas.

Please also include a current CV with contact information, including email address and phone number. 

All materials should be submitted to physician.recruitment@chsli.org