Houston Methodist - Section Chief of Breast Surgery / Medical Director of Breast Program

About the role

The Department of Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) in the Texas Medical Center seeks an accomplished Breast Surgeon and academic leader to serve as Section Chief of Breast Surgery within the Division of Surgical Oncology and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Medical Director of the Breast Program at the Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center (HMNCC).

This is an opportunity to lead a system-wide academic breast surgery program at Houston Methodist Hospital, which is ranked No. 19 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. The successful candidate will be clinically based at HMH and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of breast specialists, including radiologists, pathologists, reconstructive surgeons, and medical and radiation oncologists.

The Section Chief/Medical Director will provide clinical, strategic, and academic leadership for the breast program, with responsibility for program development, quality improvement, multidisciplinary care, and education. Responsibilities include participation in breast tumor boards, teaching general surgery residents and medical students, and developing breast surgery curriculum and conferences. Shared, limited surgical oncology/breast surgery call coverage is available, if desired.

Qualified Candidates

Candidates should have significant surgical leadership and administrative experience and demonstrated expertise in the management of benign and malignant breast disease. Fellowship training in breast surgery and/or complex general surgical oncology and American Board of Surgery certification are preferred. Highly experienced breast surgeons without formal fellowship training will also be considered.

Houston Methodist offers protected academic time and institutional support for clinical research, clinical trials, education, and other scholarly pursuits, with academic appointments available through Houston Methodist and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

This is an opportunity to shape the growth and direction of a system-wide breast program while practicing in the Texas Medical Center alongside nationally recognized experts in cancer care, research, and education.

Welcome to Houston

Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and offers an exceptional combination of world-class dining, arts, culture, international diversity, and professional opportunities. With no state individual income tax and a relatively affordable cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities, Houston provides an attractive setting for both professional and personal life.

Work Shift: 1 - Day (United States of America)

Job Category: Non-clinical

With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system - one of the nation's leading health systems - the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation's leading hospitals and health care professionals.

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.