Breast Surgeon

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston is seeking a fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncologist to join a thriving multidisciplinary cancer program in a new cancer center, serving Maine’s second-largest urban population. The role offers leadership within a large regional service area and access to extensive resources.

The candidate should be board certified/eligible in general surgery, with breast surgical oncology fellowship preferred and licensure in Maine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology preferred
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered cancer care

Responsibilities

• Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncology preferred
• Primary breast surgical oncologist for a large regional service area
• Join a newly constructed, state‑of‑the‑art cancer center within a multidisciplinary program
• Leverage a strong referral base and broad catchment area
• Build and grow a high‑volume practice

Skills

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Bonus Amount

Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Job Title: Breast Surgeon

Organization: Prime Healthcare

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join a Growing Multidisciplinary Cancer Program in Coastal Maine. A well-established healthcare organization is seeking a fellowship-trained (or similarly experienced) Breast Surgical Oncologist to join a thriving multidisciplinary cancer team in a newly built cancer center located just 45 minutes from Portland, Maine. This is an exceptional opportunity to become the primary breast surgical oncologist serving Maine’s second-largest urban population, with an extensive referral network that includes surrounding rural communities.

LocationEnjoy the quality of life that Maine is known for, including access to beautiful coastlines, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and vibrant communities—all within easy reach of Portland and the New England region.

About Us

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Immediate opening
• Fellowship-trained Breast Surgical Oncology preferred
• Primary breast surgical oncologist for a large regional service area
• Newly constructed, state‑of‑the‑art cancer center
• Established multidisciplinary cancer program
• Strong referral base and broad catchment area
• Opportunity to build and grow a high‑volume practice

Practice Details

• Approximately 175 new breast cancer patients annually
• Current operative volume of approximately 275 surgical cases per year
• Robust support from an experienced multidisciplinary oncology team

Multidisciplinary Team Includes

• 3 Medical Oncologists
• 2 Radiation Oncologists
• Comprehensive Breast Imaging Department
• Approximately 15,000 mammograms annually
• Breast MRI available on-site
• 2 Plastic Surgeons
• Lymphedema-certified Physical and Occupational Therapists

Dedicated Breast Surgery Support Staff

• 2 Front Desk Coordinators
• 2 Medical Assistants
• Surgical Scheduler
• Clinic Nurse
• Nurse Navigator
• Office-Based Nurse Practitioner
• Per-Diem Physician Assistant for Surgical Assistance

Advanced Surgical Resources

• Same-day implant-based breast reconstruction
• Nuclear medicine support for lymph node biopsies
• Intraoperative specimen radiography
• Magnetic seed localization
• Ultrasound-guided localization
• Indocyanine green (ICG) perfusion mapping

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology preferred
• Eligible for medical licensure in Maine
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered cancer care

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.XX to $XX.XX. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf