Thoracic Surgeon
Legacy Health · Portland, OR
Posted September 17, 2026
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center · 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, US, 97227
Overview
If your skill as a Thoracic Surgeon** is matched only by your compassion, you may be an excellent fit at Legacy. We value every member of our community and work together to make life better for others - guided by professionalism, integrity, and, fittingly, a lot of heart.
If this reflects the kind of healthcare environment where you would thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
Legacy Health offers a quality work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to include hire on bonus and relocation allowance.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of thoracic surgical care to patients of Legacy Health. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
- Provides consultation on thoracic surgical issues.
- Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion. Works with other specialists (radiology, cardiology) to develop a comprehensive Legacy cardiovascular surgery program.
Qualifications
- Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent.
- Completion of general surgery residency.
- Fellowship in cardiothoracic Surgery.
Licensure
- Medical License, DEA, BLS for the applicable state.
- Membership on LPH Medical Staff.
- Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you
Employer
Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a locally based, nonprofit health system in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver,
Washington area — six hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, and a regional
network of Legacy Medical Group clinics.
Our mission is good health for our people, our patients, our communities and our world. Above all,
we will do the right thing.
We're locally governed, which means decisions get made close to the communities they affect. If
you're passionate about that mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply —
even if you don't meet every qualification listed.