AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Breast Surgery

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking an AST/ASO/FULL PROF in Breast Surgery to join the Department of Surgery on the Gainesville campus. The successful candidate will hold an MD, be board eligible or certified in general surgery, and complete a fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology.

The role includes participation in a NAPBC-accredited breast center with a multidisciplinary team and opportunities for clinical trials.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent with board certification or eligibility in general surgery.
• Fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology.
• Eligible for a Florida Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary breast surgery team and contribute to patient care.
• Engage in teaching, clinical practice, and potential research within an academic breast center.

Education

MD degree

Fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology

Job description

AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Breast Surgery

Job No: 538716 Work Type: Full Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians Department: 29141201 - MD-SURGERY-SURGONC-BMSE

Job Description

AST/ASO/FULL PROF - Breast Surgery

The successful candidate for this position must have a MD degree, or equivalent, and be board certified or eligible in general surgery. The applicant must have completed a fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology with a demonstrated commitment to an academic career through teaching and clinical practice. Must be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida is seeking applications for a full-time academic breast surgeon to join the faculty. The level of academic appointment will be dependent on qualifications. Both tenure as well as non-tenure track options are available. The applicant must be Board eligible or certified in general surgery, as well as completed a fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology.

This individual will have a unique opportunity to join a NAPBC accredited academic breast center whose focus is on the multidisciplinary team approach to breast care. We are looking to compliment our team of two breast surgeons with hopes to expand our breast cancer program. The individual will work alongside members of our multidisciplinary breast team who are dedicated to providing our patients with cutting-edge breast cancer care. We have a comprehensive multidisciplinary breast team that meets weekly, and is comprised of dedicated fellowship trained breast radiologists, pathologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, clinical trial coordinators as well as lymphedema certified physical therapists. Our multidisciplinary team is supported with a dedicated breast cancer navigator. Our patients have access to high risk breast cancer clinics, dedicated genetic counselors, integrative medicine, clinical psychologists, as well as nutrition specialists.

The applicant will have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge clinical trials, as well as have the opportunity for collaborative research with departments throughout the University of Florida – which was recently ranked N0. 6 public university in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The applicant will develop a clinical practice at UF Health at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, which is the primary teaching hospital for the University of Florida College of Medicine and includes a comprehensive 750+bed facility with a dedicated cancer hospital. Furthermore, the Division has a long-standing commitment to education of medical students, residents and fellows, and the new surgeon will be involved in this effort. The applicant will also be provided dedicated time to pursue academic interests.

Expected Salary

Salary is negotiable based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate for this position must have a MD degree, or equivalent, and be board certified or eligible in general surgery. The applicant must have completed a fellowship in breast surgery or surgical oncology with a demonstrated commitment to an academic career through teaching and clinical practice. Must be eligible for a Florida Medical Licens.

Preferred

The applicant must be committed to advancing the clinical care that we provide our breast patients, and eager to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements

• Background Check Required.
• Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
• Health Assessment Required: Yes

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.