General Surgery - Breast Surgery Job at Orlando Health in Florida

The Orlando Health Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Breast Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary breast cancer team at The Center for Women’s Health at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. Responsibilities include oversight of the breast care center and surgical care of breast and breast pathologies. Additional responsibilities include diagnosis and care for benign and malignant breast conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary care with Radiology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Pathology, and Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery. 

Practice Highlights:

• Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system.
• State-of-the-art Operating and Ultrasound Rooms.
• Newly renovated exam and procedure room and diagnostic APP clinic.
• Access to weekly tumor board meetings.
• Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health Cancer Institute for their care.
• Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practice environment.
• Great payor mix with patients from top Orlando employers and Orlando Health team members.
• Robust operational support and resources in a collaborative work environment.
• Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development.
• Opportunity to expand an active research and innovation program.

Role Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Breast Surgeon.
• Fellowship-trained in breast surgery or fellowship-trained in surgical oncology with an interest/expertise in breast cancer.
• Unrestricted FL medical license (or ability to obtain one) and DEA

Financial Package:

• Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one.
• Generous starting bonus.
• Annual CME stipend.
• Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Community Information:

• No State Income Tax.
• One of the fastest-growing cities in Florida, attracting new developments, restaurants, and businesses while maintaining a friendly, neighborly atmosphere.
• Just about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando and major attractions like Disney World, this area offers peaceful suburban living with easy access to big-city amenities.
• The city is a haven for cyclists, runners, and triathletes thanks to the South Lake Trail, a scenic paved trail that connects to the larger Coast to Coast Trail. It’s also home to the National Training Center, a hub for elite and amateur athletes.

About South Lake Hospital

Conveniently located in Clermont, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a 170-bed comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for nearly 75 years.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including cardiology, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, and women’s services, the hospital provides a complete continuum of care. The hospital is also recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery and a Primary Stroke Center.

At the Center for Women’s Health at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, we focus exclusively on the needs of women. From obstetrical and gynecological care to mammography services to the latest minimally invasive options, you can count on our multidisciplinary team to offer expert and compassionate care, close to home.

The Orlando Health South Lake campus offers numerous health and wellness services, including the Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Center for Specialty Surgery, providing a comfortable setting for specific procedures; the Orlando Health National Training Center, which serves as a wellness resource for the community as well as elite athletes from around the world; the SkyTop View Rehabilitation Center, caring for patients recovering from orthopedic and other surgeries; and an Orlando Health Cancer Institute location offering diagnostic, treatment and supportive care.

Reflecting our commitment to providing the highest level of safe, quality care, recognitions include:

• Best Regional Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
• Ranked No. 3 in the Orlando Metro Area
• Rated high performing in seven areas: COPD, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, pneumonia, stroke
• “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2023
• Straight A’s for 11 consecutive terms – The Leapfrog Group, 2018-2023
• 100 Top Hospitals® (20 Top Medium Community Hospitals - #12) – Fortune / PINC AI™, 2023
• Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023
• Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Gold – Cribs for Kids (in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines), 2023
• Certified Primary Stroke Center – The Joint Commission

Orlando Health Cancer Institute

One of the largest cancer care providers in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is guided by its vision “to be a national leader by providing exceptional cancer care and a personalized experience.” The realization of that vision includes a focus on an expanding footprint, enhanced services and treatments, advancements in technology, and an ever-growing team of interdisciplinary cancer experts specializing in more than 200 types of cancer. The institute’s dedicated medical staff consists of more than 60 medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists, advanced practice providers, nurses and clinical specialists, and support staff such as pharmacists, dietitians, and counselors. We also reach across specialties as needed, into areas like neurosurgery, pancreatology, colon and rectal surgery, and endocrinology. This multidisciplinary team approach means that each patient benefits from the expertise of a team of specialists who work together to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan across the cancer-care continuum. These teams meet several times a week on tumor boards to talk through each patient’s treatment plan and progression.

The institute continues to introduce and further novel technologies to ensure top-notch services, such as new advanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy, and cancer-related aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management options.

While the institute’s comprehensive care includes an expert team of medical professionals, advanced technology, and leading-edge research, we recognize there is more to cancer care. To treat the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — the institute offers supportive and palliative care, cancer genetic counseling and high-risk care, and complementary services through various wellness programs, integrative medicine, and a Cancer Support Community. 

In addition to an all-inclusive facility on Orlando Health’s downtown campus, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has five additional treatment locations, in Clermont, Dr. Phillips area, St. Cloud, Lake Mary, and Ocoee; more than 10 practice locations; and expanded options for virtual appointments and consultations. By continuing to extend the institute’s reach and expand its services, area residents are assured comfortable, convenient access to world-class cancer services in the familiarity of their communities. 

Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides award-winning, nationally recognized, and accredited cancer services in Central Florida. Some of our recognitions and distinctions include:

• 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs – Becker's 2023

• Best Hospitals for Cancer (top 100) – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24

• American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)

• National Accreditation Program for Breast Care Centers (NAPBC)

• Radiation Oncology Department accreditation – American College of Radiology (ACR)

• Medical Oncology Clinics certification – Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

• National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)

• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program accreditation – Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)