Breast Surgical Oncologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group Department of Surgery Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking a BE/BCphysician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about a position in a collegial faith-based environment.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group

Position Overview:

The Department of Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist to join our team for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Surgery. Patients with a wide variety of benign high risk and malignant conditions of the breast are managed in the Loma Linda University Health Breast Health Center and its network of clinics with a full complement of multidisciplinary office procedure and oncoplastic skills are desired. The applicant must have a commitment to research and education and will work closely with medical students residents and fellows. The Department of Surgery currently trains one Complex General Surgical Oncology fellow per year with extensive breast surgical oncology exposure. As there is a large volume of complex benign and malignant breast disease our division plans to establish a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship in the future. There are ample leadership opportunities in this division.

The Division of Surgical Oncology includes Complex General Surgical Oncology Breast Surgery and Endocrine Surgery faculty in a Commission on Cancer accredited academic cancer program. The Division includes a variety of practice settings including a tertiary academic medical center moving toward NCI designation a safety net hospital and community cancer programs. Candidates must have appropriate board certification and licensure. Women and underrepresented surgeons are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Surgery Commitment is to enable surgical faculty and trainees to reach their highest professional and academic potential while serving the Loma Linda University mission to make people whole. Our vision is to create global surgical leaders in whole person care education and research. Faculty with interests in global surgery can participate in the Loma Linda University Health Center for Global Surgery.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health and School of Medicine with the mission to deliver whole-person care at a world-class level of clinical excellence. The brand new state of the art Troesh Medical Campus serves as the largest tertiary referral source in both Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a surrounding population approaching 4 million. Loma Linda University Health has over 1000 licensed beds treats more than 1.5 million outpatients every year and serves as a Level I trauma center for a region covering more than 25% of California.

Loma Linda University Health continues to lead in integrating a faith-based approach to whole person health care. As a Seventh-day Adventist organization our mission is to follow the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ to make man whole. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

About the area

Loma Linda recognized as a Blue Zone is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in an area known as the Inland Empire. Nestled at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains we have convenient access to beaches skiing hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities. This growing region has a low cost of living and excellent private and public school systems. Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

Benefits & Compensation

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $330000 - $350000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness please click on the links below:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.