Surgery - Oncology Physician

Breast Surgical Oncologist

Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is hiring a Breast Surgical Oncologist. Join our growing Renown Medical Group Department of Surgical Oncology team practicing in the region's busiest and established full-service Cancer Center (William N. Pennington Cancer Institute) and a dedicated Breast Center (Conrad Breast Center) serving a catchment area of over 900,000.

The Conrad Breast Center offers complete breast health care in one convenient location. The center provides services from early detection to treatment and survivorship. Patients have access to mammograms, ultrasounds, breast MRI, risk assessment, genetic counseling, breast surgical and medical oncology, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, wellness programs, and clinical research.

The successful candidate will have fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology. The candidate should expect to share call support for the division of Breast Surgical Oncology with our well-established breast surgical oncology team. The candidate will contribute to the overall strategy and growth of the department of surgery, attend quality meetings, represent the new Conrad Breast Center with integrity and pride, and contribute to the teaching of medical students and residents.

The candidate must also qualify for an academic appointment in the Department of Surgery with the University of Nevada Reno Medical School and be an active participant in the breast tumor boards, breast accreditation, research, and overall function of the breast surgery clinic. A strong work ethic with a focus on quality and collegiality is mandatory.

The Breast Surgical Oncologist will provide breast and soft tissue surgery, work to elevate our established breast cancer program, as well as evaluate new and emergent patient consultations. All of this in support of the Conrad Breast Center Mission.

As Joint Faculty, our physicians teach residents and medical students for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Renown Regional is a state-of-the-art, 800-bed acute care facility with comprehensive outpatient services and 24-hour emergency care.

Position Highlights

• Monday to Friday schedule 8 am to 5 pm
• New dedicated Breast Center provides all things Breast Health: Breast Surgical Oncologists, Breast imaging, Medical Oncology, and Oncology Wellness Clinic
• Cancer Institute with the highest level of accreditation located at Renown Regional facility offering dynamic Oncology Department, State of Art Radiation Oncology suite, Infusion Center, and Oncology Clinic on site
• Cancer Center also offers a dedicated Oncology floor and developing Oncology Hospitalist Service Team
• Nevada's First Integrated Academic Health System in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Compensation and Benefits

• Malpractice paid + 100% Tail Coverage
• Full Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• CME Stipend $5,000
• No State Income Tax

Community Overview

Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West's most desirable regions offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine, and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking, and biking in the summer providing an exceptional quality of life.

Renown Health is Nevada's largest not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination, and innovation. Our organization is comprised of the area's only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children's hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada's first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research, and access to evidence-based care.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and groundbreaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med currently trains future physicians in our M.D. program, resident physicians in our Graduate Medical Education programs, physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs.