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Houston Methodist – Section Chief of Breast Surgery / Medical Director of Breast Program
Location:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
6565 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77030
6565 Fannin St., Houston TX, 77030
- Job Ref:
- JR-15931
- Job Shift:
- Day
- Job Type:
- Full Time
Interested Candidates, please send your resume to Tricia Selsberg at selsberg_mdrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org
The Department of Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) in the Texas Medical Center seeks an accomplished Breast Surgeon and academic leader to serve as Section Chief of Breast Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Medical Director of the Breast Program at the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center (HMNCC).
This is an opportunity to lead a system-wide academic breast surgery program at Houston Methodist Hospital, which is ranked No. 19 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. The successful candidate will be clinically based at HMH and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of breast specialists, including radiologists, pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, and medical and radiation oncologists.
The Section Chief/Medical Director will provide clinical, strategic, and academic leadership for the breast program, with responsibility for program development, quality improvement, multidisciplinary care, and education. Responsibilities include participation in breast tumor boards, teaching general surgery residents and medical students, and developing breast surgery curriculum and conferences. Shared, limited surgical oncology/breast surgery call coverage is available, if desired.
Qualified Candidates
Candidates should have significant surgical leadership and administrative experience and demonstrated expertise in the management of benign and malignant breast disease. Fellowship training in breast surgery and/or complex general surgical oncology and American Board of Surgery certification are preferred. Highly experienced breast surgeons without formal fellowship training will also be considered.
Houston Methodist offers protected academic time and institutional support for clinical research, clinical trials, education, and other scholarly pursuits, with academic appointments available through Houston Methodist and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.
This is an opportunity to shape the growth and direction of a system-wide breast program while practicing in the Texas Medical Center alongside nationally recognized experts in cancer care, research, and education.
About Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital, the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist in the Texas Medical Center, is the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the 15th consecutive year and a U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospital. HMH is nationally ranked in 10 specialties, including No. 19 in the nation for cancer care.
Welcome to Houston
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and offers an exceptional combination of world-class dining, arts, culture, international diversity, and professional opportunities. With no state individual income tax and a relatively affordable cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities, Houston provides an attractive setting for both professional and personal life.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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