Surgical Oncologist - Los Angeles

Job Description

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Surgical Oncologist - Los Angeles (Job Number: 65312 )

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Minimum Salary : $357,175.00 Maximum Salary : $562,035.00 Potential Premium Earnings : $117,780.00 Virtual Indicator : Standard Face to Face

About SCPMG

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Special dependent coverage
• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Relocation package
• Professional liability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Partnership of SCPMG

• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
• Voting rights on organizational decisions

Position summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surgical Oncologist. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a complex surgical oncology practicededicated to the comprehensive care of patients with a broad spectrum of malignant diseases.

Scope of practice

This position involves the surgical management of complex oncologic conditions,including but not limited to:

• Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) malignancies : liver, pancreas, bile duct cancers
• Upper Gastrointestinal (UGI) tumors : including esophago-gastric junction and gastric cancers
• Soft Tissue Sarcomas : of the extremity, retroperitoneum, and trunk
• Stage IV Colorectal Cancer , focusing on management of colorectal cancer metastasis to the liver
• Cytoreductive Surgery with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal surface malignancies

The successful candidate will work closely with a comprehensive cancer team, including medical and radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, and other subspecialists, to deliver multidisciplinary care in a tumor board-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Complex Surgical Oncology with fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology or an equivalent subspecialty
• Commitment to clinical excellence
• Ability and willingness to support the broader functions of the Department of Surgery, such as participating in general surgery call, contributing to clinical, educational and service missions of the department
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a team-based, collaborative approach to care

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

About the area
The city of Los Angeles offers one of the world’s great urban experiences. Opportunities to enjoy pro sports, entertainment, cuisine, and the arts are virtually endless, with the variety to satisfy its incredibly diverse population. Beaches are nearby; mountains and desert are an hour away, and the weather enables year-round outdoor activities.

Working here
The Los Angeles Medical Center is the region's largest facility—and SCPMG’s largest teaching facility, with a broad offering of primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary care programs for a highly diverse patient population. Despite its size, the center is remarkably compact, providing physicians with ready access to interaction and support. Our leadership is dedicated to transparency, and to providing opportunities for others to step up and have a voice. The center’s Graduate Medical Education program is another hallmark, along with our established culture of collaboration and accountability. Physician well-being is key: new hires and partners alike will find wellness events, workshops, trainings, meet-and-greets, and other opportunities to integrate, grow, and thrive—all in one of the world’s premier big cities.