Surgery - Breast Physician

Breast Surgeon opportunity in Ashland, KY

• Tri-State Border of KY, WV, & OH, about 65 miles from Charleston, WV
About the Opportunity:
• Full-time, permanent
• Hospital employed
• Opportunity for a Breast Surgeon within Surgical Oncology program. Due to a significant increase in patient volumes, we are actively seeking a second full-time breast surgeon to help us provide comprehensive, coordinated cancer care. The new surgeon will be joining an existing fellowship trained breast surgeon, who has a large practice and volumes have increased significantly, along with local breast surgeon across the river looking to retire January.
• The health system prides itself on offering patients the ability to receive all their oncology care within the health system, including surgical oncology. This position is unique - there is no general surgery call, allowing you to concentrate exclusively on breast surgery. You will collaborate closely with our dedicated medical and radiation oncology teams, participating in weekly tumor board meetings where specialists from various disciplines discuss and develop innovative treatment plans.
• You will benefit from a robust support system, including two dedicated breast imagers - one of whom is fellowship-trained - enhancing our outpatient imaging capabilities. From minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries and the latest advancements in chemotherapy and radiation therapy, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering the highest standard of care.
Health System Highlights:
• Collaborative Environment: Become part of a dynamic team that values innovation and professional growth.
• Community Impact: Help us meet the needs of a growing patient population in a region where comprehensive cancer care is in high demand.
• Strong Institutional Support: hospital is a 465-bed regional referral center affiliated with the University of Kentucky Healthcare system, serving a catchment area of approximately 750,000 people.
Position Highlights:
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• Practice Setting: Hospital-based, outpatient
• Typical Day: 2-3 days in the OR and 2-3 days in the clinic
• Average Patients Per Day: 20+
• EMR System: EPIC
• Qualifications: Fellowship-trained breast surgeon with board certification or board eligibility
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Package:
• Competitive salary
• Full benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug plans
• Life insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible spending and HSA options
• Generous paid time off plus holidays
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Annual CME allowance of $5,000
Additional Information:
• Medical center serves a patient population of 700,000 in eastern Kentucky and southern Ohio some travel more than two hours for care. Combined with the fact few endocrinologists are practicing in our region, this promises to be a vibrant practice.
• Medical center features an outstanding support team of primary care physicians and specialists. In addition to timely and efficient lab services, our medical center features the EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Ashland, KY: the Tri-State region is renowned for family friendly communities with great schools and low crime. We also host some of the country's finest state parks, featuring golf, skiing, boating, fishing, hunting and biking. Were also a short drive to metro cities in Ohio (Cincinnati and Columbus) and Kentucky (Lexington and Louisville).