Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Cancer/Surgery

The Department of Head & Neck Surgery at Deaconess Clinic and Deaconess Cancer Center is seeking an outstanding Head & Neck surgeon to assist in the build of the first Head & Neck Cancer Program at Deaconess. The ideal candidate would be a BC/BE physician who has completed an approved Head & Neck fellowship with 3+ years of experience who is comfortable leading a multidisciplinary group of providers in developing and executing treatment plans for H&N cancer patients.  He or she would work alongside another Head & Neck surgeon and service line leadership to develop clinical protocols that will ensure high quality of care and better outcomes for the patients.  Research experience is preferred with an opportunity to open clinical trials pertinent to H&N cancers.

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week and includes an inpatient and outpatient practice.  Call coverage will be determined on a per surgeon basis.  Teaching opportunities available at IU Medical School Evansville.  You will have an opportunity to invest in the Evansville Surgery Center, a joint venture with Deaconess and community surgeons.  Fully implemented Epic electronic medical record for inpatient and outpatient.  As an employee of Deaconess Clinic, you will experience a competitive salary ($525K base salary guaranteed for first 12 months, plus a sign on bonus ($100K for experienced H&N Surgeon or $50K for H&N Surgeon with less than 3 years’ experience)) and a comprehensive benefits package.  A stipend during training for current Fellows is also possible.

Deaconess Clinic is one of Indiana's largest multi-specialty group practices composed of 400+ providers at 60+ locations in Evansville and surrounding communities in southern Indiana and western Kentucky. We represent over 25 different medical disciplines. Deaconess Clinic has been dedicated to providing the highest quality comprehensive health care to the Tri-State area for many years. Physicians here are supported by a substantial patient base and below average expenses. Coupled with an above average practice reimbursement rate and low cost of living, Evansville has what you're looking for...a comfortable, laid back lifestyle. Located on the banks of the Ohio River in an area of more than a quarter million households, our physicians enjoy a safe family-oriented community, excellent schools and a growing economy.

Deaconess Health System is a premiere provider of health care services in a 26-county area of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. The system includes eleven hospitals, a freestanding cancer center, a preferred provider organization, 50+ ambulatory sites, two Urgent Care facilities and multiple partnerships with other health care providers.

Community

Evansville, Indiana, is a mid-sized community in the corner of southwestern Indiana. With a population of 123,000 and a total of 278,000 in the metropolitan area, Evansville enjoys a low cost of living, low crime rate, cultural opportunities and excellent schools including 2 universities, and it was named an All-American City in 2004-one of only ten cities nationwide. Click here to learn more about Evansville!