Breast Surgeon, Temple

Joining the Baylor Scott and White Health team of medical professionals is a calling that is both fulfilling and rewarding. Our culture thrives in a physician-led spirit of excellence. Becoming a member of our multidisciplinary team grants you access to collegiality, innovation and advanced resources in technology. National and regional recognition of our hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and Fortune reflects our talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate. 

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a fellowship trained, BC/BE Breast Surgeon to join our outstanding Division of Surgical Oncology program in our large integrated health system in Temple, TX. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians, agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

Position Highlights

• Established tertiary referral system.
• Breast Oncology Surgery Fellowship training is required.
• The Surgical Oncology Division currently consists of 7 surgeons, and 3 NPs.  
• Integrated with a General Surgery Residency Training Program, the position will involve teaching of residents and medical students with faculty academic appointment with Baylor College of Medicine.
• Active clinical research and teaching opportunities are available.
• We are seeking an established Breast Surgeon to work with our team to advance technology and surgical innovation, introduce state-of-the-art techniques, and continue to build upon and support an established program of excellence for major and complex breast cancer surgery.
• Baylor Scott and White surgical oncologists are key members of Baylor Scott and White Cancer Institute's integrated care teams, located at Baylor Scott and White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center. 

For additional information, please send your CV to: Teresa Washington, Sr. Physician Recruiter - Teresa.Washington1@BSWHealth.org

About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and has been ranked in the most affordable places to live in the U.S.  In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

About Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Temple is a 640-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital and the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. In 2023, the hospital ranked No.1 of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Fortune. The hospital has 36 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include most major specialties.

About Baylor Scott and White Health

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott and White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott and White Healthcare. Today, Baylor Scott and White includes 52 hospitals, more than 800 patient care sites, 7,300 active physicians, over 49,000 employees and the Scott and White Health Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Doctorate Degree in Medicine

- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

- Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.