Thoracic Surgeon
Company websitetuftsmedicine.org (Tufts Medicine, opens in new tab)
Base salary $450,000 to $507,599
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Boston, MA
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- LocationBoston, MA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Thoracic Surgeon
At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that’s accessible, empowering and, most of all, human.
The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Tufts Medical Center is actively recruiting for an additional Thoracic Surgeon in our growing practice.
Why join our team:
We have a rich history of delivering exceptional care for a wide range of thoracic and esophageal conditions, which includes a highly effective robotic minimally invasive program.
Our thoracic surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical care through a collaborative approach to ensure that patients, even those with the most intricate conditions, receive the most advanced treatments promptly. By collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals such as oncologists, pulmonologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, respiratory therapists, as well as physical and occupational therapists and rehabilitation specialists, we develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs to guarantee the utmost quality of care. Our specialized collaborative programs in thoracic surgery are dedicated to providing exceptional care to complex patients.
Tufts Medical Center is an internationally-respected academic medical center – a teaching hospital where we pride ourselves not only in the sophistication of the care we provide but the compassionate way in which we provide it. Tufts Medical Center is a not-for-profit, 415-bed academic medical center that is home to both a full-service hospital for adults and Floating Hospital for Children. Tufts Medical Center is conveniently located in downtown Boston. The Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine.
How you’ll transform patient care:
- You’ll possess outstanding clinical skills
- You’ll have access to our brand top of the line surgical robotic systems
- You’ll teach Tufts current surgery residents and medical students
- You’ll collaborate with multiple physicians across various sub-specialties for expert clinical care
- You’ll have research partnerships with the Tufts School of Medicine and Tufts University
- You’ll contribute to a team culture dedicated to inclusivity, innovation, work life balance, collaboration
- You’ll join an organization built on collaborative practices and community
Who you are:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
- Able to obtain a Massachusetts medical license
- Teaching experience
- Complementary clinical research interests and activities
Compensation:
Tufts Medicine offers a competitive salary commensurate with academic training and practice experience. A Tufts University School of Medicine appointment will be offered commensurate with academic qualifications.
Location: Tufts Medical Center, the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine in Downtown Boston and Community Hospital Affiliates
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing clinical, academic, and teaching interests to: Catrina Morgan, Senior Physician Recruiter at [email protected]
The salary range for this position is $450,000 – $507,599 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, internal equity, and academic rank.
At Tufts Medicine, we view this investment not merely as compensation, but as recognition of the significant impact you will have in advancing our mission and shaping the future of patient care, research, and education.
Source: Tufts Medicine on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($450,000) is above 98% of the 3,028 Healthcare Clinical roles nationwide listed on this site; 2 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $200,000; the middle half runs from $124,308 to $260,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingThoracic Surgeon$450,000 to $507,599
Full-Time Interventional CardiologistFrom $450K
Breast Imaging Radiologist$440K to $535K
Body Imager$440K to $535K
Musculoskeletal Radiologist$440K to $535K
Cardiac Surgeon - The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center$467K to $844K
General Interventional Radiologist$425K to $550K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Thoracic Surgeon (this listing) | $450,000 - $507,599 |
| Full-Time Interventional Cardiologist | From $450K |
| Breast Imaging Radiologist | $440K - $535K |
| Body Imager | $440K - $535K |
| Musculoskeletal Radiologist | $440K - $535K |
| Cardiac Surgeon - The CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center | $467K - $844K |
| General Interventional Radiologist | $425K - $550K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-10-29
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Tufts Medical Center
The salary range for this position is $450,000 – $507,599 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the
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