Memorial Healthcare System, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation, is seeking a dynamic and charismatic breast surgeon leader for the role of Chief, Breast Cancer Services. This key cancer leadership role includes a team of dedicated breast care professionals, including breast medical oncologists and breast surgical oncologists. Care delivery sites across the network include dedicated breast cancer centers. This is an outstanding breast leadership opportunity for an established and growing program that enjoys a strong reputation in the community, expert breast cancer physicians and state-of-the-art facilities.
Qualifications include certification by the American Board of Surgery and fellowship training from an accredited program in breast surgical oncology or demonstrated years of dedicated breast surgery experience. A minimum of five years of experience in a dedicated breast practice or program, including breast program leadership experience, across the disciplines of breast medical oncology and breast surgical oncology is required. Programmatic development, along with community outreach/engagement experience are critical. All candidates should have publications in peer reviewed journals and have presented at regional or national meetings. Clinical research experience as being a principal or co-principal investigator in clinical trials in the area breast cancer is also highly desired. Candidates should have a strong interest in working with trainees from Memorial’s ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs.
This is a full-time employed position within the multispecialty Memorial Physician Group, and a leadership role within Memorial Cancer Institute. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.
About the Memorial Cancer Institute
Memorial Cancer Institute is taking cancer care to the next level, diagnosing and treating virtually all cancers, utilizing the most advanced modalities and treatment options. With a long-standing commitment and focus on research and clinical trials, our expert oncologists find innovative solutions to the most complex cases, offering our patients access to advanced therapies and new drugs in development. Memorial Cancer Institute’s Breast Program is certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Memorial Cancer Institute holds numerous certifications including, Commission on Cancer, ASCO-Quality Oncology Practice (QOPI), Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), and American College of Radiology (ACR) for Radiation Oncology. In addition, Memorial Cancer Institute has a unique partnership with Florida Atlantic University (MCIFAU) and is designated as a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, one of only five in the state.
About Memorial Healthcare System
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the United States. A national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction, Memorial has ranked 11 times since 2008 on nationally recognized lists of great places to work – in Modern Healthcare magazine, Florida Trend magazine and Becker’s Hospital Review, just to name a few.
Memorial’s work environment has been rated by employees and physicians alike as an open-door, inclusive culture that is committed to safety, transparency and, above all, outstanding service to patients and families.
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