Breast Surgeon

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 342,000 - 504,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment eligibility (PSLF)

Health, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) with company match

Tail malpractice tail coverage

12 weeks parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. seeks a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon to join the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. You will lead independent management of benign and malignant breast disease within a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes teaching a SSO Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow, surgical residents, and medical students as part of a robust academic program.

Qualifications

• BC/BE General Surgery and Breast Oncology required.
• Strong academic and clinical credentials expected.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the relevant states.

Responsibilities

• Manage benign breast disease and surgical management of breast cancer.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary breast cancer team.
• Provide teaching to fellows, residents, and medical students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Education

BC/BE General Surgery and Breast Oncology

Job description

Job Details

ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute (HFGCCRI) is seeking a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon to join our established practice.

Role & Responsibilities

Candidates should demonstrate independent expertise in the management of benign breast disease as well as the surgical management of breast cancer.

Strong interpersonal skills will facilitate collaboration with a multidisciplinary breast cancer team.

Robust teaching skills are desired, as the candidate will serve as faculty in the training of a SSO Breast Surgical Oncology Fellow as well as general surgical residents and medical students.

The surgeon will be a member of the Section of Breast Surgery and the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Cancer Center and will be joining fellowship-trained breast surgeons in a well-established practice with APC support.

About Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

The HFGCCRI, a National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program, is part of Christiana Care Health System, one of the country’s largest health care systems, ranking as the 18th leading hospital in the nation and 11th on the East Coast in terms of patient admissions. With more than 224,000 patient visits last year, the Graham Cancer Center is recognized as a national model for multidisciplinary cancer care and a top enroller in U.S. clinical research trials (National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program-NCORP).

Annually there are 3,400 newly diagnosed cancer patients of which 760-800 are breast cancers.

The HFGCCRI houses the Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research, Tissue Procurement Center, Gene Editing Institute, statewide High-Risk Family Cancer Registry with 9 full time genetic counselors, a virtual center of genomics/genetics, Society of Surgical Oncology breast surgery fellowship and medical oncology/hematology fellowship.

A partnership with world-renowned scientists at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia is opening new avenues to more quickly translate cancer science into cancer medicine.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus lump sum bonus. Health, dental and vision benefits. Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off. 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans. Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage. 12 weeks paid parental leave. Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Position Qualifications

BC/BE General Surgery and Breast Oncology.

Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Delaware and Pennsylvania and meet credentialing requirements.

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic healthcare organizations. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III epilepsy monitoring unit, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women's health. ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States. IDG Computerworld has recognized it as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. Healthgrades has rated ChristianaCare as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals, and it is continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events, and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE, and NJ, and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

Annual Compensation Range

$341,740.00 - $504,015.00

The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty. The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors. ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Additional Information

Post End Date Jun 30, 2027. ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/.

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions. Christiana Care Health System Website