Breast Surgeon - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a skilled Breast Surgeon (MD/DO) in Abilene, Texas. This position involves comprehensive surgical care for patients with both benign and malignant breast conditions, including evaluation and treatment. The ideal candidate will possess an MD or DO, relevant residency completion, and strong surgical skills. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and managing patient care in various settings such as hospitals and outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

• Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with breast abnormalities, including benign and malignant conditions.
• Plan and perform breast surgeries, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques.
• Provide preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care planning conferences.
• Manage surgical complications and postoperative recovery.
• Provide preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up care.
• Manage surgical complications and postoperative recovery.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

Skills

Expertise in breast disease diagnosis and surgical management

Strong clinical judgment and technical surgical skills

Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited general surgery residency

Fellowship training in breast surgery or surgical oncology preferred

Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery

State licensure ability

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Breast Surgeon (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Breast Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with benign and malignant breast conditions. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of breast disease, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with breast abnormalities, including benign and malignant conditions
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as image-guided biopsies and surgical biopsies, as applicable
• Plan and perform breast surgeries, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, and oncoplastic techniques
• Collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and plastic surgery
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care planning conferences
• Provide preoperative counseling and postoperative follow-up care
• Manage surgical complications and postoperative recovery
• Utilize evidence-based practices and adhere to clinical guidelines
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
• Comply with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited general surgery residency
• Fellowship training in breast surgery or surgical oncology preferred
• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in breast disease diagnosis and surgical management
• Strong clinical judgment and technical surgical skills
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Hospital operating rooms, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers
• May include scheduled call coverage depending on practice needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures
• Manual dexterity for operative techniques
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for clinical and surgical care

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.