Physician - Breast Surgical Oncologist

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding compensation and benefits

Access to clinical pathways and specialty resources

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri, is seeking a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join their multidisciplinary breast program. The position offers the chance to work in a community environment while having access to an NCI-Designated Cancer Center's resources.

This full-time role demands an MD or DO, board eligibility in General Surgery, and completion of a relevant surgical oncology fellowship. Benefits are competitive, ensuring a supportive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent is required.
• Must be board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery.
• Completion of a specialized fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology is vital.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in a community-based setting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration with various specialists.
• Integrate with the KU Cancer Center’s resources for patient care.

Skills

Board-certified in General Surgery

Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Compassionate patient care

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Completion of a specialized fellowship

Job description

Position Title

Physician – Breast Surgical Oncologist – Liberty, Liberty Hospital

Overview

Liberty Hospital, part of The University of Kansas Health System, seeks a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join our multidisciplinary breast program. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high‑quality community environment while remaining fully integrated with an NCI‑Designated Cancer Center and the academic resources of a leading tertiary care health system.

About the Position

This hybrid position is ideal for a breast surgeon who values community‑based patient care supported by the depth, infrastructure, and collegiality of a nationally recognized academic cancer center.

Scope of Practice

Primary practice at a satellite hospital within the health system, delivering compassionate, high‑quality care close to patients while maintaining access to:

• The KU Cancer Center’s NCI‑Designated Cancer Center resources, including robust clinical trial availability
• A metropolitan tertiary care network that ensures streamlined referrals and multidisciplinary collaboration
• A dedicated Breast Surgical Oncology practice, including call rotation integrated with a supportive surgical team
• Outstanding compensation and benefits aligned with systemwide standards

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent
• Board‑eligible or Board‑certified in General Surgery
• Completion of a specialized fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship with a breast emphasis
• Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri

Program Integration

The satellite practice is fully connected to the system’s comprehensive breast cancer program, ensuring access to:

• Breast‑focused radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and APPs
• Accredited Lymphedema Center of Excellence
• Breast‑specific nurse navigators for streamlined patient‑centered care coordination
• Broad reconstructive options via microvascular plastic surgeons skilled in free‑flap and lymphatic procedures
• Systemwide programs including survivorship, high‑risk prevention, and multidisciplinary case conferences (weekly and monthly)

Benefits

Compensation and benefits aligned with systemwide standards; access to tumor boards, clinical pathways, and specialty resources as surgeons on the main academic campus.

EEO Statement

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Employment is contingent upon signing the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program and related agreement.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-54551