Breast Surgeon - Texas

iRecruitmd; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd in Abilene, TX, is seeking a Breast Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant breast conditions. This role encompasses evaluation, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management within a multidisciplinary care team.

You will perform lumpectomies, mastectomies, and oncoplastic procedures, collaborate with medical and radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and plastics, and participate in tumor boards, preoperative counseling, and ongoing

Qualifications

• MD or 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with breast abnormalities, benign and malignant.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as image-guided biopsies.
• Plan and perform breast surgeries, including lumpectomy and mastectomy.
• 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.

Skills

Breast surgery

Surgical planning

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Clinical judgment

Education

MD or DO

General surgery residency

Breast surgery fellowship (preferred)

Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery

Job description

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
• 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

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.