Head & Neck Oncologic Surgeon: Build a Premier Regional Program

HCA Healthcare; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 450,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Strong institutional support

Premier regional program

Job summary

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV is seeking two fellowship-trained Head & Neck Otolaryngologists to lead a comprehensive Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology program. This role offers the opportunity to build a premier regional program with substantial surgical volume, multidisciplinary support, and a focus on complex benign and malignant disease.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or eligible in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, with fellowship training in Head & Neck

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.
• Fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology preferred (or extensive experience).
• Nevada medical licensure eligibility.
• Interest in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex head and neck oncologic surgeries.
• Lead thyroid and parathyroid surgery as applicable.
• Coordinate airway reconstruction and advanced airway management.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery for skull base procedures and with Oncology/Plastic Surgery/Critical Care for multispecialty care.
• Develop a regional referral program and grow the Head & Neck program.

Skills

Head & Neck Surgery Expertise

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Fellowship trained in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Board Certified/Eligible in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

$ Salary Estimate: $450,000 - $670,000 / year

Job Summary:

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking two fellowship-trained (or equivalent experience) Head & Neck Otolaryngologists to establish and lead a comprehensive Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology program at one of the region's highest-acuity tertiary care centers.

This is a unique opportunity to build a destination program with the support, surgical volume, and multidisciplinary infrastructure to care for patients with complex benign and malignant disease. This practice is designed for surgeons who enjoy challenging cases and want to practice at the top of their specialty.

• Complex head and neck oncologic surgery

• Thyroid and parathyroid surgery

• Airway reconstruction and advanced airway management

• Salivary gland surgery

• Trauma and facial/neck injury management as part of a Level II Trauma Center

• Skull base and anterior cervical exposure in collaboration with Neurosurgery

• Multidisciplinary care alongside Surgical Oncology, Neurosurgery, Medical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, and Critical Care

• Opportunity to develop a regional referral program and shape the future of head and neck care in Southern Nevada

This position offers an ideal balance of elective surgical practice, multidisciplinary oncology care, inpatient consultative services, and trauma coverage.

Qualified Candidates

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

• Fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology preferred (or extensive experience in complex head and neck surgery)

• Eligible for Nevada medical licensure

• Interest in program development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and building a high-quality referral practice

Incentives

• Employed position with a competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits

• Relocation assistance

• Robust referral base and strong institutional support

• Dedicated opportunity to build and grow a premier regional Head & Neck program

About Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center:

• Serving the community for more than 60 years, the 834-bed hospital is Nevada’s largest acute care facility and Level II Trauma Center providing the Southwest region with high-quality, advanced healthcare services

• Comprehensive cardiac and thoracic programs, providing inpatient and outpatient care, Nevada Neurosciences Institute, providing inpatient and outpatient care

• Accredited Breast Center, NAPBC certified and only accredited facility for the Commission on Cancer.

• Also offering comprehensive programs for Surgical services including a robust orthopedic, neurosurgical and spine program, Burn and Reconstructive Center at Sunrise – including wound care Women’s services including maternity and high-risk obstetrics, Urology services, Digestive health services, Robotics services, Dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Full-service outpatient diagnostic imaging, Rehabilitation services

• With the busiest ER in the community, Sunrise Hospital is the state’s first Joint Commission Accredited Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, first and only Ventilation Rehabilitation program

• As the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospital in the Nevada, Sunrise Children’s Hospital treats infants, children, adolescents and expectant mothers in the southwest region of the country. Located on the same campus as Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, the facility offers a full range of comprehensive services designed specifically for our patient population with the highest level of expert care including: Nevada’s largest Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, ECMO capabilities for neonatal and pediatric patients, Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Transport Team servicing the local and tertiary communities, Pediatric open-heart program in Nevada, Perinatal nurse navigator, Comprehensive burn and wound care for our youngest patients, Pediatric surgical services including orthopedic and neurosurgery

Nevada’s only inpatient rehabilitation program, pediatric emergency room and inpatient unit

Las Vegas, Nevada – located in Southern Nevada with mild winters and warm summers, Las Vegas offers world class amenities, a low cost of living and no state income tax. With a population of more than 2.6 million, Las Vegas is not only known as the gaming and entertainment capital of the world but is also is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with access to many national and state parks in the area and within close distance. The community is now home to three professional sports teams in the NFL, NHL and WNBA.