922880-Academic Faculty 4

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

11d

About The Position

East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and Ballad Health
are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Complex General Surgical
Oncologist. This leadership role provides oversight of clinical services,
clinical research, and quality initiatives, with a focus on expanding and
coordinating surgical oncology services. This is a non-tenure track position.

Position Overview: The Surgical Oncologist will be responsible for providing
clinical and surgical services within the Division of Surgical Oncology,
academic pursuit of research, participating in quality initiatives, and medical
student and surgery resident education within the surgical oncology service
line. This surgeon will play a pivotal role in continuing to expand on the
strong surgical oncology service line with the mission of East Tennessee State
University Quillen College of Medicine and Ballad Health, while also ensuring
collaboration with allied specialties including medical oncology, radiation
oncology, pathology, and imaging services.

The ideal applicant will have board certifications and/or board eligibility from
the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery as well as Complex General
Surgery Oncology. Applicants ideally have experience practicing the breadth of
complex general surgical oncology including caring for patients with
malignancies of the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, colon,
rectum, and skin and soft tissue including extremity and retroperitoneal
sarcoma. The ideal candidate will have experience performing regional therapies
and directing regional therapy programs. A candidate with a particular interest
in melanoma, sarcoma, and endocrine surgery including thyroid, parathyroid, and
adrenal are preferred. The ideal candidate should be comfortable caring for a
diverse patient population. The candidate will be expected to have experience in
performing clinical and translational research. Johnson City, Tennessee is
beautiful town nestled in central Appalachia. It is conveniently located near
the Tri-Cities airport, Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Hospital, and multiple
sites for skiing, hiking, and numerous outdoor activities. The department is
offering a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess an active medical license and must be board-certified or board-eligible in general surgery at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in surgical oncology, with a strong track record of clinical and technical expertise.
• Commitment to education for medical students and surgical residents.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to build and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commitment to advancing clinical research and education.

Responsibilities

• Commit to and participate in a strong surgical oncology service line that provides high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective surgical oncology services that align with the mission of East Tennessee State University and Ballad Health.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical research opportunities and improve educational programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care teams to ensure exceptional care for patients across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology services.
• Ensure best practices in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees