Physician - Surgical Oncology

CHRISTUS Health

$250K — $300K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Oncology and/or Head & Neck Oncology preferred
  • Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico
  • Strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cancer care
  • Excellent communication and collaborative practice skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex oncologic surgeries with a focus on head and neck cases
  • Conduct tongue cancer resections and oral cavity surgeries
  • Execute parotidectomy and manage salivary gland tumors
  • Perform thyroid cancer surgeries and neck dissections
  • Engage in melanoma surgeries, including Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Undertake surgeries for colorectal and gastric cancers
  • Provide expertise in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Benefits

  • Established surgical oncology practice with strong referral base
  • Access to a multidisciplinary cancer program with comprehensive services
  • State-of-the-art operating rooms and advanced surgical technology
  • Opportunity to build a regional referral program for oncology
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available
  • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
Full Job Description
Physician Opportunity: General Surgical Oncologist and/or Surgical Oncologist with Head & Neck Focus
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center | Santa Fe, New Mexico

We are seeking two Board Certified/Board Eligible Surgical Oncologists with expertise in complex oncologic surgery and/or head and neck oncology to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care.

Located in the beautiful and culturally rich city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this opportunity offers a unique combination of professional fulfillment, academic collaboration, and an outstanding quality of life.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Established Surgical Oncology practice with strong referral base
  • Multidisciplinary cancer program with access to medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive care services
  • State-of-the-art operating rooms and advanced surgical technology
  • Opportunity to build and grow a regional referral program for complex oncologic and head & neck cancers
  • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available

Scope of Practice

The successful candidate will perform a broad spectrum of surgical oncology and head & neck oncologic procedures, including:

Head & Neck Oncology Procedures

  • Tongue cancer resections
  • Oral cavity cancer surgery
  • Parotidectomy and salivary gland tumor surgery
  • Thyroid cancer surgery
  • Neck dissections for regional metastatic disease

Surgical Oncology Procedures

  • Melanoma surgery
    • Including Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Colorectal cancer surgery
  • Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
  • Adrenal tumor surgery
  • Gastric cancer surgery
  • Soft Tissue and Retroperitoneal Sarcoma surgery

Candidate Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
  • Fellowship training in Surgical Oncology and/or Head & Neck Oncology preferred
  • Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cancer care
  • Excellent communication and collaborative practice skills

Why Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is consistently ranked among the nation's most desirable places to live, offering:

  • More than 300 days of sunshine annually
  • World-renowned arts, culture, and cuisine
  • Exceptional hiking, skiing, biking, and outdoor recreation
  • Top-rated schools and family-friendly communities
  • Easy access to Albuquerque and regional air travel

Contact [email protected] for details, or apply today!

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