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Dignity Health

Lung Transplant Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$427K - $666K/yr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Lung Transplant Surgeon with the Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, you will help patients receive life-saving lung ...

CommonSpirit Health

Lung Transplant Surgeon

Phoenix, AZ

$427K - $666K/yr

Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is accepting applications for a Lung Transplant Surgeon to join our extraordinary team. The ideal candidate should have broad training, experience, and expertise.

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for lung surgeon in the United States is $368,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $350,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lung Surgeon vs Pulmonologist?

AspectLung SurgeonPulmonologist
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, thoracic surgery fellowshipMedical degree, internal medicine residency, pulmonology fellowship
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, hospitals, surgical centersClinics, hospitals, outpatient settings
Roles & ResponsibilitiesPerforms thoracic surgeries, lung resections, biopsiesDiagnoses and manages lung diseases, performs non-surgical procedures
Industry UsageHospitals, surgical centers, specialized clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty practices

While both Lung Surgeons and Pulmonologists specialize in lung health, Lung Surgeons focus on surgical interventions for lung diseases, whereas Pulmonologists diagnose and treat respiratory conditions non-surgically. Patients often consult Pulmonologists for ongoing management, reserving Lung Surgeons for surgical procedures.

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Infographic showing various Lung Surgeon job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $368,879 per year, or $177.3 per hour.
Lung Transplant Surgeon

Lung Transplant Surgeon

CHI Health at Home

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

The Norton Thoracic Institute is a premier organization with one of the leading lung transplant programs in the country.  Our group includes 7 thoracic surgeons practicing at 3 clinic locations, along with a team of renowned advanced pulmonologist, interventional pulmonologists and critical care physicians dedicated to the highest quality care of patients with complex thoracic and advanced pulmonary disease.  The successful candidate will be a team player and program builder willing to develop the expanding practice growing cardiac ICU service at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center.

The NTI is a division of Dignity Health/CommonSpirit Health with vibrant practices at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (571 beds) along with Chandler Regional Medical Center (470 beds), serving all three regions of the Valley of the Sun. Both hospitals are large, not-for-profit referral centers with state of the art facilities including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced endoscopy, Level 1 Trauma programs along with surgery residency training programs.

We are offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes premium-free insurance options, a matched 403(b) retirement plan, an employer-funded pension plan, relocation allowance for applicable physicians, CME benefit, and malpractice insurance.

About Phoenix, AZ:

Phoenix boasts all the amenities of a large city—including foodie destinations and cultural richness—without the high cost-of-living or overwhelming congestion of New York or Chicago. Whether you are looking to raise a family in the suburbs of the East Valley or cherished Arcadia/Paradise Valley neighborhoods, or you are looking for the hustle and bustle of exciting downtown living, Arizona proves to provide an exceptional living experience to people in all walks of life. With renowned golf-courses, botanical gardens, shopping malls, zoos, arts districts, and A+ schools, Arizonians never struggle to find a solution to their needs and hobbies. For sports enthusiasts, Arizona is home to all four major sports: NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. For the adventurers, the Colorado River provides opportunity for floating and fishing, various hiking trails flaunt breathtaking views, and a day-trip can help Phoenicians escape to the Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona, or the pines (and snow!) up in Flagstaff. Being just a short drive to the beaches of California and Mexico, Arizona really does offer everything to its lifelong residents, and would be the perfect destination for your forever career.

About the Culture:

Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, as a member of CommonSpirit Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the nation.  Our organization seeks to serve the poor and disenfranchised, while utilizing our healing ministry to promote the health of the entire patient, rather than simply treat their disease. The mission of Norton Thoracic Institute is to be a world class destination for pulmonary and thoracic care with a focus on innovation, excellence and scholarly activities.  

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As our Lung Transplant Surgeon with the Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, you will help patients receive life-saving lung transplant procedures and comprehensive post-operative care so they can experience improved quality of life.

In this role, you will perform complex lung transplant surgeries and contribute to the growth and excellence of the Norton Thoracic Institute. You will be expected to apply broad surgical training and expertise, potentially manage ECMO, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, and uphold the mission and values of CommonSpirit Health.

To be successful in this role, you must possess an MD or DO degree, be eligible for Arizona medical licensure, have broad surgical training and experience in lung transplantation (ECMO desirable, new graduates considered), and align with our values for superb clinical care. We are affiliated with Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix Campus, and an academic appointment is available.

We are offering a competitive compensation package, full benefits, CME allowance, malpractice, and relocation assistance (for eligible candidates). We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.


Required

  • MD or DO degree
  • Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
  • Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
  • A passion for providing superb clinical care in a collaborative team-based setting
  • Strong alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Common Spirit Health

Preferred

  • ECMO experience

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