Description MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join the Division of Otolaryngology in Portland, Maine.
This is an opportunity to join a mature, high-volume head and neck oncology program within Maine's largest tertiary referral center. The program currently includes two fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons, two dedicated advanced practice providers, established multidisciplinary workflows, and a strong regional referral base across the MaineHealth system.
The ideal candidate will have training and clinical interest in comprehensive head and neck oncologic surgery. Candidates with microvascular reconstructive training and/or transoral robotic surgery experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Position Highlights - Join an established Head and Neck Oncology program with immediate access to operative and clinic volume.
- Practice at Maine Medical Center, Maine's premier tertiary referral hospital, with broad oncologic case complexity.
- Access to a single-port robotic surgical platform, with opportunity to participate in and help grow a TORS program.
- Work within a collaborative team model including dedicated head and neck APP support.
- Participate in a twice-monthly multidisciplinary Head and Neck Tumor Board with strong engagement from radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, radiology, speech-language pathology, nutrition, nursing navigation, and supportive care.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary Head and Neck clinic.
- Opportunity to contribute to program development, care pathway design, quality improvement, clinical growth, and regional outreach.
- Maintain a focused head and neck oncology practice with the option to participate in broader otolaryngology care depending on candidate interest and departmental need.
Clinical Model and Support - Shared call model across a group of 12 otolaryngologists.
- Inpatient care supported by a dedicated ENT hospitalist service.
- Established referral patterns throughout MaineHealth and the broader region.
- Strong clinic, operative, inpatient, and advanced practice infrastructure.
- Meaningful clinical autonomy within a collaborative group practice.
- O pportunity to build or expand areas of subspecialty focus within head and neck oncology, endocrine surgery, transoral robotic surgery, cutaneous oncology, salivary surgery, survivorship, or reconstruction.
Academic and Professional Opportunities - Faculty appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine.
- Active role in teaching residents and medical students.
- Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, multidisciplinary program development, and leadership within the head and neck oncology service line.
- Participation in the continued growth of a regional tertiary-care head and neck oncology program.
Compensation and Benefits - Highly competitive compensation package aligned with major Northeast markets.
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
- CME funding and dedicated professional development time.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, and malpractice coverage.
- Employer retirement contribution and broad institutional benefits through MaineHealth.
Qualifications - MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- Fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Maine
- Microvascular reconstructive training or interest preferred
- TORS experience or interest preferred but not required
Living in Portland, Maine Portland offers a rare combination of academic medicine, coastal living, and exceptional quality of life. The city is known for its nationally recognized food scene, walkable neighborhoods, access to the ocean, four-season outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and proximity to Boston. It offers the professional depth of a tertiary medical center with the lifestyle advantages of a vibrant and highly livable coastal community.
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