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Job description
Position Title
Physician – Breast Surgical Oncologist – Liberty, Liberty Hospital
Overview
Liberty Hospital, part of The University of Kansas Health System, seeks a Breast Surgical Oncologist to join our multidisciplinary breast program. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high‑quality community environment while remaining fully integrated with an NCI‑Designated Cancer Center and the academic resources of a leading tertiary care health system.
About the Position
This hybrid position is ideal for a breast surgeon who values community‑based patient care supported by the depth, infrastructure, and collegiality of a nationally recognized academic cancer center.
Scope of Practice
Primary practice at a satellite hospital within the health system, delivering compassionate, high‑quality care close to patients while maintaining access to:
The KU Cancer Center’s NCI‑Designated Cancer Center resources, including robust clinical trial availability
A metropolitan tertiary care network that ensures streamlined referrals and multidisciplinary collaboration
A dedicated Breast Surgical Oncology practice, including call rotation integrated with a supportive surgical team
Outstanding compensation and benefits aligned with systemwide standards
Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent
Board‑eligible or Board‑certified in General Surgery
Completion of a specialized fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship or Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship with a breast emphasis
Eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri
Program Integration
The satellite practice is fully connected to the system’s comprehensive breast cancer program, ensuring access to:
Breast‑focused radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and APPs
Accredited Lymphedema Center of Excellence
Breast‑specific nurse navigators for streamlined patient‑centered care coordination
Broad reconstructive options via microvascular plastic surgeons skilled in free‑flap and lymphatic procedures
Systemwide programs including survivorship, high‑risk prevention, and multidisciplinary case conferences (weekly and monthly)
Benefits
Compensation and benefits aligned with systemwide standards; access to tumor boards, clinical pathways, and specialty resources as surgeons on the main academic campus.
EEO Statement
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Employment is contingent upon signing the health‑system‑dispute‑resolution‑program and related agreement.
Time Type
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R-54551
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Worksite address
liberty, MO, 64087, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.