Thoracic Surgeon Language: English essential, Location: Saint John area (Horizon), Type: Permanent Full Time, _Physician / Medical Specialist - Saint John, New Brunswick - Permanent Full Time Job Classification: Physician Job Classification Type: Physician Job Type: Permanent Full Time Join a division that believes in collaboration, teamwork, research, medical education, innovation, and excellence in clinical care.

Horizon Health

Network is seeking aGeneralThoracic Surgeon to be a part of our Regional Thoracic Surgery Program at the Saint John Regional Hospital-a keycomponentof our province-wide vision for surgical excellence grounded in national best practices. You’llcollaborate with a wide network including the New Brunswick Heart Centre, Trauma Services, and Medical and Radiation Oncology to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. Multidisciplinary, high-volume surgical practice focused on lung, esophageal, and mediastinal pathology Access to advanced diagnostics, interventional radiology, endoscopy, and comprehensive cancer services Integration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, trauma, and pulmonary medicine Technology & Infrastructure:A robotic surgery platform is already in place, with a Hybrid OR currently in development to further enhance the delivery of complex thoracic procedures.

Participation in the CATS National Database Programfacilitatingquality improvement and research opportunities. New Brunswick offers a safe and welcoming community with a relaxed lifestyle and a true work-life balance, enriched by its diverse Indigenous, Anglophone, and Francophone heritage.

Horizon Health

Network is the largest health authority in the region, employing dedicated professionals focused on delivering high-quality care.



Our employees collaborate with community partners to provide accessible health programs and services to over half a million people through our 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities and clinics. You'llalso enjoy a lower cost of living and a close-knit, welcoming community.

Remuneration for this position is based on a recently renewed, competitive New Brunswick Medicare Alternate Funding Plan for Thoracic Surgery. Medical educationremunerationis based on set Dalhousie University rates.Hours of work are normally provided between 0800 and 1600 Monday to Friday. The Physician will provide both inpatient and outpatient thoracic surgical care and share on-call duties with the Division.

Collaborative care with cardiac surgery, ICU, respiratory, oncology, radiology, ENT, and plastics.

Ongoing capital upgrades: recent ICU, hybrid OR, endoscopy suite, and oncology clinic. Support from a full-time Thoracic Surgery Clinical Assistant. Office-based and ambulatory patient care, inpatient rounds, and hospital consults.

Assigned OR time and 1-in-3on-call coverage, including holidays and weekends. Active participation in education, research, and continuous quality improvement. Commitment to Horizon Health Network’s mission, values, and AFP deliverables.

Accurate documentation and coverage planning for absences.

Academic Affiliation: The Saint John Regional Hospital is a teaching hospital and part of Horizon’s strategic plan to grow research and innovation.Members of the Divisionare required tobe part of the medical education program partnering with DalhousieUniversity New Brunswick. Members are eligible for an academic appointment with Dalhousie University You possess a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school and postgraduate training in General Thoracic Surgery with Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons certification. You must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.

Written and spoken competence in English isrequiredat an advanced level. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset. Commitment to ongoing education and research within the field of thoracic surgery. #

📌 Surgery physician (Saint John)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John