Breast Surgical Oncologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group•Loma Linda, CA

2d•$330,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking a BE/BC physician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about a position in a collegial, faith-based environment. Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group Position Overview: The Department of Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist to join our team for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery. Patients with a wide variety of benign, high risk, and malignant conditions of the breast are managed in the Loma Linda University Health Breast Health Center and its network of clinics with a full complement of multidisciplinary specialists. In office procedure and oncoplastic skills are desired. The applicant must have a commitment to research and education and will work closely with medical students, residents, and fellows. The Department of Surgery currently trains one Complex General Surgical Oncology fellow per year, with extensive breast surgical oncology exposure. As there is a large volume of complex benign and malignant breast disease, our division plans to establish a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship in the future. There are ample leadership opportunities in this division. The Division of Surgical Oncology includes Complex General Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, and Endocrine Surgery faculty in a Commission on Cancer accredited academic cancer program. The Division includes a variety of practice settings, including a tertiary academic medical center moving toward NCI designation, a safety net hospital, and community cancer programs. Candidates must have appropriate board certification and licensure. Women and underrepresented surgeons are encouraged to apply. The Department of Surgery Commitment is to enable surgical faculty and trainees to reach their highest professional and academic potential while serving the Loma Linda University mission to make people whole. Our vision is to create global surgical leaders in whole person care, education, and research. Faculty with interests in global surgery can participate in the Loma Linda University Health Center for Global Surgery. Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health and School of Medicine, with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The brand new, state of the art Troesh Medical Campus serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million. Loma Linda University Health has over 1,000 licensed beds, treats more than 1.5 million outpatients every year, and serves as a Level I trauma center for a region covering more than 25% of California. Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization, our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ 'to make man whole.' We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. About the area Loma Linda, recognized as a Blue Zone, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains, we have convenient access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.