Surgical Oncologist

Maine Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Relocation assistance

CME expense reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

MaineHealth in Portland, Maine, is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time Surgical Oncologist to join its established team within the Cancer Care Network.

The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and a focus on teaching and mentoring residents from Tufts University School of Medicine, alongside strong clinical and research opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained surgical oncologist qualified to practice.
• Experience in multidisciplinary cancer care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based model.

Responsibilities

• Join the Division of Surgical Oncology and provide leadership.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.
• Engage in clinical and translational research efforts.

Skills

Board Certification/Board Eligible in General Surgery

Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship

Teaching and mentoring skills

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Overview

Surgical Oncologist – MaineHealth is seeking a fellowship-trained, full-time surgical oncologist to join its well-established team in Portland, Maine. The surgeon will be a member of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of General Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery, which includes 12 full-time surgeons. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and other specialists in the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network. A clinical interest in cutaneous oncology and melanoma, sarcoma, and peritoneal disease is preferred. The MaineHealth Cancer Care Network supports robust clinical and translational research efforts, with membership in NCORP and the NCI cooperative groups.

MaineHealth is an integrated care system delivering state-of-the-art care across a network that cares for over 8,000 new cancer patients each year. The cancer programs have grown significantly and exceed 80% market share in Maine. The programs are academically affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine, and the selected candidate is expected to secure an appointment at the appropriate rank at Tufts University School of Medicine. Maine Medical Center (MMC) serves as the flagship of MaineHealth’s system and has 750 licensed beds, a Level I Trauma Center, and the state’s leading tertiary care status. MMC supports residents and fellows in multiple programs; teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from MMC-Tufts program is part of this role.

Highlights

• Part of a statewide oncology care program — the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN) provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 8,000 cancer patients annually across multiple regions.
• Current program includes TVEC, HIPEC, and a multidisciplinary team with joint medical and surgical oncology clinics and biweekly sarcoma, cutaneous, and GI tumor boards.
• MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in Maine with COC, NAPBC, and NAPRC-accredited comprehensive cancer programs.
• Fully integrated medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social work, and nutrition services.
• Leading-edge analytics and metrics, including membership in ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON and ClinicalPath platforms.
• Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students from MMC-Tufts.
• Team-based care model with a collaborative approach to care.
• Competitive compensation packages include relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification/Board Eligible in general surgery, having completed a residency in general surgery.
• Completion of a Society of Surgical Oncology-accredited Fellowship or Board Certification in Surgical Oncology.

Location

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers urban sophistication with small-town friendliness. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV at the provided link text.