Exclusive Breast Surgery Practice - Join the surgical oncology faculty at UNMC!

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join its collaborative and highly skilled faculty team. This exceptional opportunity offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary academic team serving diverse patient populations, including urban and rural communities, while contributing to the growth of the Nebraska Medicine Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Nebraska.

Position Highlights

• Exclusive Breast Surgery Practice: 100% breast-focused surgery with no general surgery responsibilities or call.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, plastic surgery, and more.
• Teaching & Academic Integration: Engage in resident and student education with abundant teaching opportunities.
• Diverse Patient Care: Manage a wide range of pathology and care for patients from urban and rural areas.
• Plastic Surgery Support: Extensive collaboration for autologous, implant, lymphatic, and oncoplastic breast reconstruction.
• Strong Clinic Support: APP and nurse case managers ensure efficient clinic and OR operations.
• Comprehensive Care Approach: Access to a robust survivorship program and a high-risk clinic.
• Research Opportunities: Participate in clinical trials, basic science, translational, and health outcomes research.
• Advanced Resources: Assigned OR block time and onsite ultrasound for in-clinic and intraoperative use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with clinical, academic, and value-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including CME stipend and paid leave.
• Generous employer paid retirement contributions with multiple options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

Living in Omaha

• Ranked Forbes’ #1 Best City to Move in 2024.
• Affordable cost of living, low crime rates, and excellent quality of life.
• Exceptional schools and family-friendly amenities.
• Attractions include the NCAA Men’s College World Series, the Henry Doorly Zoo, and a thriving arts and culinary scene.
• Convenient air travel with direct flights to 32 U.S. cities.

The ideal candidate will be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree), who has completed a Breast Surgical Oncology or General Surgical Oncology Fellowship and is board certified/eligible in General Surgery. Outstanding clinical and teaching skills, the ability to foster research, and a commitment to service, excellence and diversity is required.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving more than 4,000 students in more than 60 programs. Our education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in the state. Our scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.

By the numbers:

• Nearly 50 academic departments committed to training the best and the brightest
• $163.9 million in annual research grants
• 5700+ employees