Surgical Oncologist: Cutaneous Oncology and Melanoma

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), is seeking a board certified/eligible, fellowship-trained, academic surgical oncologist. The successful applicant will have demonstrated strong clinical capabilities in managing melanoma, including wide local excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, regional lymphadenectomy, and a thorough knowledge of current immunotherapy and chemotherapy modalities. A demonstrated aptitude for multidisciplinary collaboration is critical. The position may include the management of sarcoma, depending on applicant interest and training. Responsibilities will include teaching of medical students and surgery residents, clinical and/or basic research, as well as patient care. Both experienced candidates and new fellowship graduates with exceptional promise will be considered. Appointment as Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School will be commensurate with experience, training and achievements in addition to teaching activities. Applicants from communities traditionally underrepresented in medicine are especially encouraged. In addition, the Department of Surgery will be engaged in the newly announced and exciting clinical collaboration between Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), BIDMC, and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only free-standing adult inpatient cancer hospital. The collaboration will bring together world-class clinicians to deliver transformational, precision medicine in an environment solely dedicated to defying cancer. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a 743-bed hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center, is a founding member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a health care system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education. Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) is one of the largest physician organizations in New England, dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care, education, and research. As a physician-led organization, HMFP partners with more than 2,400 providers to support the delivery of exceptional care, promote professional development and foster balance at work and home. HMFP physicians have faculty affiliations with Harvard Medical School (HMS) and provide care throughout BILH system and additional hospitals across Massachusetts.

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible
• Fellowship-trained
• Demonstrated strong clinical capabilities in managing melanoma
• A demonstrated aptitude for multidisciplinary collaboration is critical

Responsibilities

• Managing melanoma, including wide local excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, regional lymphadenectomy, and a thorough knowledge of current immunotherapy and chemotherapy modalities.
• Teaching of medical students and surgery residents
• Clinical and/or basic research
• Patient care

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• retirement plan(s) with employer contributions
• performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees