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Description
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist to join the Division of Otolaryngology in Portland, Maine.
This is an opportunity to join a mature, high-volume head and neck oncology program within Maine's largest tertiary referral center. The program currently includes two fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons, two dedicated advanced practice providers, established multidisciplinary workflows, and a strong regional referral base across the MaineHealth system.
The ideal candidate will have training and clinical interest in comprehensive head and neck oncologic surgery. Candidates with microvascular reconstructive training and/or transoral robotic surgery experience are especially encouraged to apply.
Position Highlights
Join an established Head and Neck Oncology program with immediate access to operative and clinic volume.
Practice at Maine Medical Center, Maine's premier tertiary referral hospital, with broad oncologic case complexity.
Access to a single-port robotic surgical platform, with opportunity to participate in and help grow a TORS program.
Work within a collaborative team model including dedicated head and neck APP support.
Participate in a twice-monthly multidisciplinary Head and Neck Tumor Board with strong engagement from radiation oncology, medical oncology, pathology, radiology, speech-language pathology, nutrition, nursing navigation, and supportive care.
Participate in a multidisciplinary Head and Neck clinic.
Opportunity to contribute to program development, care pathway design, quality improvement, clinical growth, and regional outreach.
Maintain a focused head and neck oncology practice with the option to participate in broader otolaryngology care depending on candidate interest and departmental need.
Clinical Model and Support
Shared call model across a group of 12 otolaryngologists.
Inpatient care supported by a dedicated ENT hospitalist service.
Established referral patterns throughout MaineHealth and the broader region.
Strong clinic, operative, inpatient, and advanced practice infrastructure.
Meaningful clinical autonomy within a collaborative group practice.
Opportunity to build or expand areas of subspecialty focus within head and neck oncology, endocrine surgery, transoral robotic surgery, cutaneous oncology, salivary surgery, survivorship, or reconstruction.
Academic and Professional Opportunities
Faculty appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine.
Active role in teaching residents and medical students.
Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, multidisciplinary program development, and leadership within the head and neck oncology service line.
Participation in the continued growth of a regional tertiary-care head and neck oncology program.
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the clinical depth of a tertiary referral head and neck oncology practice while avoiding many of the constraints of larger urban academic systems. The successful candidate will step into an established program with immediate volume, strong institutional support, APP and hospitalist infrastructure, access to complex oncologic cases, single-port robotic technology, and a meaningful opportunity to shape the next phase of head and neck oncology care in Maine.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Fellowship training in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery
Eligibility for medical licensure in Maine
Microvascular reconstructive training or interest preferred
TORS experience or interest preferred but not required
At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.
The annual base salary for this position is $450,000.
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.
Living in Portland, Maine
Portland offers a rare combination of academic medicine, coastal living, and exceptional quality of life. The city is known for its nationally recognized food scene, walkable neighborhoods, access to the ocean, four-season outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and proximity to Boston. It offers the professional depth of a tertiary medical center with the lifestyle advantages of a vibrant and highly livable coastal community.
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Worksite address
scarborough, ME, 04074, US
Who can apply
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