Breast Oncologist

Company: Lakeland Regional Health
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Lakeland Regional Health is seeking a Fellowship Trained Breast Surgeon to care for the Lakeland Community at the Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center. The Lakeland Regional Health Breast Oncology program is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). The current volume exceeds 2,000 procedures annually, with significant growth opportunities. The program also includes a plastic/reconstructive surgeon and a nurse navigator.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary oncology care, possessing strong collaborative skills and a track record of clinical and academic accomplishment in a high volume practice. Physician must be board certified in General Surgery and fellowship trained through a certified breast surgery program.About the Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer CenterLakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center provides specialized cancer care services, including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology and urologic oncology. The Hollis Cancer Center's 13 board-certified physicians and team of clinical and research professionals use state-of-the-art technology to provide the best possible outcomes for the patients. Currently, the Hollis Cancer Center is participating in 36 clinical trials and its research over the years has helped to bring 50 FDA-approved chemotherapy and biologic medications to the marketplace. The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center is accredited with commendation by the Commission on Cancer. The facility completed a renovation and expansion project that increased the building to over 82,000 sq ft when completed in 2016. The Hollis Cancer Center will have a total of 40 private chemotherapy stations with lakefront views, expanded pharmacy and lab departments, a chapel, as well as a 250-seat teaching auditorium.Our renowned cancer specialists and team are dedicated to redefining and uplifting the standards of cancer care, walking with patients and families every step of the way: from diagnosis to surgery and treatment to enjoying life after cancer.Innovative ServicesLakeland Regional Health's Hollis Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art and innovative services to treat breast cancer including:

• Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
• Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) with onboard imager
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)SpecialtiesLakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center is proud of its highly skilled and compassionate physicians who specialize in:
  • Breast Oncology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Urologic Oncology
  • Research and Clinical TrialsOncology Awards and Recognition
    • Three-year, with commendation, silver level accreditation from the Commission on Cancer (COC)
    • National accreditation program for breast center (NAPBC)
    • Jean Byers Oncology Award for Excellence in Cancer RegistrationLRH Highlights
      • With more than 280 employed physicians, practicing in over 30 specialties, Lakeland Regional Health is a catalyst for community health, reaching beyond our hospital walls to promote wellness, education and discovery in new places and new ways, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.
      • As an 892-bed academic state of the art teaching facility, comprehensive tertiary referral hospital, with a medical staff of over 700 members, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center (LRHMC) is the 5 th largest hospital in Florida. The Health System's largest component, the medical center operates a Level II Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, four adult ICUs, 3 hybrid ORs, and Florida's busiest single site Emergency Department.
      • LRH was one of just six organizations in the nation to earn the 2023 "Most Wired Advanced" award from American Hospital Association's Health Forum and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, for its dedication to create and use clinical information systems to improve the safety and quality of patient care.
      • Lakeland Regional Health offers competitive compensation, signing bonus, relocation assistance, malpractice insurance, and comprehensive benefits with vacation.Living in Lakeland, FloridaLocated in the heart of Central Florida, Lakeland is a thriving and vibrant community conveniently within an hour's drive of world-class shopping, theme parks, major sports franchises and two international airports.Lakeland offers a robust variety of arts and entertainment, including live theater, orchestra, Broadway touring productions and big-name concert acts. Possibly best known as the spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, Lakeland is also a hot spot for bass fishing, water skiing and golfing. Food lovers will enjoy monthly Food Truck Rallies, weekend farmers' markets and independent coffee, restaurant, beer and wine bistros.

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