Thoracic Surgery Opportunity,
Catholic Health
Long Island New York

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.

This position will allow the right candidate to launch their thoracic surgery career within a structured, supportive environment under the leadership of Dr. Abbas E. Abbas, System Chair of Thoracic Surgery. This role is designed to provide strong mentorship, progressive autonomy, and a clear pathway to long-term career growth.

Position Overview
This is an early-career position focused on transition to independent practice through guided clinical experience, mentorship, and skill development. The surgeon will work under the supervision of the Department Chair and other senior faculty.

Base Salary: $550K+

Key Responsibilities 

• Deliver high-quality thoracic surgical care including all aspects of pulmonary, mediastinal and foregut surgery with appropriate supervision
• Gradually assume increasing clinical responsibility with progressive autonomy
• Participate in multidisciplinary care teams and clinical innovation efforts
• Engage in professional development and advanced surgical training opportunities

Mentorship & Supervision

• Direct mentorship from the Chair of Thoracic Surgery (Dr. Abbas)
• Structured support from senior thoracic surgeons within the department
• Ongoing feedback, skills development, and career pathway planning

Leadership Structure

• Reports directly to the Chair of Thoracic Surgery
• Works under the supervision of senior thoracic surgeons
• Integrated into a collaborative, team-based department

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Training: Completion of an accredited Thoracic Surgery Fellowship (or current fellow) – Robotics experience preferred
• Certification: ABTS Board certified or Board eligible
• Licensure: Unrestricted New York State medical license and DEA (or eligibility)
• Experience: Fellowship training with demonstrated clinical competence

Why Join

• Rare opportunity to train under a nationally and internationally recognized Department Chair
• Structured mentorship with a clear transition-to-independence model
• Exposure to advanced technologies and complex case volumes
• Supportive, physician-led culture committed to I-CARE values

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 physicianrecruitment@chsli.org