Chief, Breast Surgery

Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence
• Maintain a full-time, active clinical practice in breast surgical oncology, performing a high volume of surgical procedures including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary lymph node dissection, nipple-sparing procedures, and oncoplastic techniques.
• Provide timely, compassionate, and evidence-based care to patients with benign and malignant breast disease across all stages.
• Collaborate closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, radiology, pathology, and genetic counseling in a true multidisciplinary tumor board model.
• Participate in high-risk breast clinics, survivorship programs, and genetic counseling referral pathways.
• Ensure appropriate, standardized use of emerging surgical technologies including intraoperative margin assessment and image-guided localization techniques.
• Leadership & Strategic Direction
• Provide visionary leadership for the Breast Surgery program, setting short- and long-term strategic goals aligned with SSH's mission and the evolving landscape of breast oncology.
• Lead physician recruitment efforts to grow and sustain a high-quality breast surgery team.
• Serve as an engaged member of the Department of Surgery and relevant medical staff committees, including the Cancer Committee and Breast Health Program leadership team.
• Partner with hospital administration, nursing leadership, and ancillary services to optimize care delivery, patient throughput, and the patient experience.
• Represent SSH's Breast Health Program at regional and national forums, fostering relationships with referring providers and elevating the program's visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate with regional academic centers to promote the care of people with breast disease on the South Shore.
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Lead ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the Breast Surgery program, utilizing data from the

Benefits

Additional Information

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22203 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Surgical Admin Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Provides high quality care and treatment within the designated surgical specialty; Performs visits, procedures, surgeries, pre and post-operative and follow-up patient care within the outpatient and inpatient arenas to support the diagnosis and management of illnesses, diseases, traumas, and/or injuries. Compensation Pay Range: $491,000.00 - $675,000.00 About South Shore Health System South Shore Health System (SSH) is a not-for-profit, independent community health system headquartered in Weymouth, Massachusetts, serving the South Shore region of Greater Boston. SSH encompasses South Shore Hospital, regional referral acute care facility, as well as an expanding network of ambulatory care centers, physician practices, and specialty services. With a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient-centered care, SSH is one of the most respected community health systems in New England. SSH's Breast Health Program is a nationally recognized, comprehensive center of excellence offering multidisciplinary evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. The program is supported by dedicated breast imaging, pathology, genetic counseling, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and oncology nursing services.. The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at South Shore Health provides convenient world-leading cancer care programs to our southeastern Massachusetts communities. Experts from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and South Shore Health provide services in the Cancer Center. This unique clinical collaboration among the three organizations makes it possible to offer many advanced cancer treatments including groundbreaking clinical trials-often without the inconvenience of driving into Boston. Position Summary The Chief of Breast Surgery is a senior physician leader responsible for providing outstanding clinical care to patients with breast disease while leading the strategic direction, clinical quality, and operational excellence of the Breast Surgery program at South Shore Health System. This individual will serve as the clinical and programmatic leader for breast surgical oncology, working in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver state-of-the-art, evidence-based care across the continuum-from screening and diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. In addition to maintaining an active surgical practice, the Chief of Breast Surgery will champion quality improvement, research, and community education initiatives, and will serve as a visible representative of SSH's Breast Health Program to referring physicians, patients, and the broader medical community.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at southshorehealth? Share your experience