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Surgical Oncologist - Breast Surgeon

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview:

The Breast Surgical Oncologist is responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered surgical care for individuals with benign and malignant breast diseases. This role includes diagnosing, staging, and surgically managing breast cancer and related conditions, participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, collaborating closely with medical and radiation oncology, and contributing to quality, research, and programmatic growth of the breast cancer service line.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

Provide expert surgical management for breast cancer and other breast diseases, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary surgery, reconstruction coordination, and risk-reducing procedures.

Perform pre-operative evaluation, risk assessment, counseling, and follow-up care.

Collaborate in multidisciplinary patient management with radiology, pathology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetics, navigation, and supportive services.

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions and contribute to evidence?based treatment planning.

Ensure adherence to national standards of breast cancer care, including NCCN, NAPBC, ASCO, and Commission on Cancer guidelines.  Capacity to perform stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy.

Program Development & Quality Improvement

Support the development and continuous improvement of the Breast Program and related oncology service lines.

Contribute to achieving and maintaining accreditation standards (e.g., NAPBC, CoC).

Participate in clinical quality initiatives, outcomes monitoring, and process improvement projects.

Education & Research

Engage in clinical research, clinical trials, retrospective studies, or quality-based research initiatives when applicable.

Provide education to residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other team members.

Participate in community outreach, prevention programs, survivorship initiatives, and educational events focused on breast health.

Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with administrative and medical leadership to develop strategic goals for breast surgical oncology services.

Participate in staff meetings, strategic planning, and operational initiatives within the oncology service line.

Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to colleagues and staff.

Competency Skills Preferred:

Experience in an accredited Breast Center or oncology program.

Participation in multidisciplinary oncology care models.

Research experience or interest in clinical trials.

Commitment to patient-centered care and team?based practice.

Key Competencies:

Expertise breast surgical oncology techniques.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Dedication to high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Interest in innovation, research, and quality improvement.

Education Required:

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.

Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology or Surgical Oncology with extensive breast experience (SSO-approved fellowship preferred).

Eligible for medical licensure in the state.

Demonstrated expertise in breast cancer surgery and current knowledge of evidence?based treatment guidelines.

Working Conditions:

Clinical, procedural, and surgical environments within hospital and outpatient settings.

Participation in on?call coverage as required.

Interaction with patients across the breast cancer care continuum.

Our Commitment to Your Good Health: With over a century of commitment to Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is the healthcare provider of choice to the people and families of Sussex County. Over the past 100 years, we have grown from a small community hospital to a progressive integrated healthcare system focused on bringing clinically sophisticated and innovative programs to our area and helping people in our community lead and maintain healthy lifestyles. We are committed to serving the needs of our growing community, and that includes those who travel into Sussex County to receive care from one of our renowned specialists.

Beebe is proud that our Medical Staff continues to grow because of the excellent clinical programs and opportunities, as well as the reason many of our new residents move here: Sussex County is a wonderful place to live.

Whether you need a fast visit to get better quickly, see your family doctor for a comprehensive regular checkup, have an illness or injury that just can’t wait, or any other health challenge life throws at you, Beebe Healthcare has the care you need, the expertise you want, and a location close to home. We continue to work on improving access to all kinds of care here in Sussex County. We hope the information provided here serves as a helpful orientation and quick reference to Beebe’s services.

Welcome to Beebe Healthcare – where we are solely focused on the healthcare needs of the people who live, work, visit, and seek care in Sussex County. As the only health system headquartered in and focused solely on Sussex County, it is our unique position to truly understand the programs, technologies, and barrier breakers needed to provide excellent healthcare services to those we serve because Sussex County is Our Specialty.

• David A. Tam, MD, MBA, FACHE, President & CEO