Thoracic Surgeon (The Queen‘s Medical Center - Punchbowl)

Company: The Queen’s Health Systems
Location: Wake Island
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Queen‘s Health System has an excellent opportunity for an experienced board-certified Thoracic Surgeon to join a highly reputable surgery practice serving the largest health system in the state of Hawaii. This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of thoracic pathologies, requiring strong technical skills across the field of Thoracic Surgery. The practice includes significant growth in both benign and malignant esophageal disease, with robust access to robotic surgery. Surgeons will work within a setting of diverse and high-volume pathology, supported by an innovative lung program that integrates robotics and AI, and emphasizes close collaboration with interventional pulmonology. Come enjoy working for an industry-leading organization located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. Position Details: Full-time position Inpatient and outpatient/clinic schedule Time for urgent cases within schedule Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is between $575,600 and $600,600 per year Strong statewide referrals in-place with plenty of room for growth Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available Federal and State loan repayment programs Qualifications & Requirements: Board Certification from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery Fellowship trained in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery - Thoracic track focusing on lung and chest procedures Minimum 2 years‘ experience required J1 and H1b applicants are welcome to apply Where You‘ll Work The Queen‘s Medical Center was founded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV and has grown to the largest private, nonprofit medical center in Hawai‘i, with 575 acute beds, serving the entire state and the Pacific Basin. The Queen‘s Medical Center serves as the primary teaching hospital for majority the residencies and fellowships offered by the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the Hawai‘i Residency Program. The Queen‘s Medical Center is the only ACS verified Level 1 Trauma Center, the only Comprehensive Stroke Center, the only Magnet designated medical center, and has the only transplant program in Hawai‘i. Where You‘ll Live Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is the most populous city in the state of Hawaii offering a diverse mix of cultures, cuisines, and traditions. It serves as the state‘s center of government and business and offers an array of entertainment options in addition to beautiful natural scenery to enjoy outdoor activities. Who You‘ll Work For The Queen‘s Health Systems is a nonprofit healthcare organization with a network of facilities that serve Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin. As Hawai‘i‘s leading healthcare establishment, the statewide network has more than 8,000 employees and more than 1,500 affiliated physicians and providers. Its mission is to provide quality healthcare services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawai‘i. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran Job ID Number: 30512

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