Surgical Oncologist Needed at Best Place to Work in Columbia, SC Job Listing at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC (Job ID 4219747-2024-08-06)

Description

Lexington Surgery is seeking an experienced board-certified Surgical Oncologist to join our team of general, surgical oncology, colorectal, bariatric, and reconstructive plastic surgeons. Lexington Surgery is an employed group within the Lexington Medical Center network of care.

Lexington Medical Center is one of the top surgical centers in the region performing more than 17,000 surgeries each year. Lexington Medical Center is accredited to perform and experienced in some of the most advanced and complex surgical procedures. State-of-the-art digital surgical suites are equipped with advanced surgical navigation and O-arm surgical imaging.

In addition to a clinical expansion, Lexington Medical Cancer Center expanded to meet the needs of patients in a new medical oncology facility that encompasses 60,000 square feet and includes infusion, outpatient pharmacy, imaging and ancillary patient-directed services, such as our navigation services and Cancer Registry. Lexington Medical Cancer Center has also partnered with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC. Lexington Medical Center patient's access to MUSC's National Cancer Institute-designated clinical trials and continue to ensure they receive high quality and comprehensive cancer services.

Lexington Medical Center's Oncology program has been awarded by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, the Cancer Center of Excellence and is 1 of only 4 hospitals in the state of South Carolina to be Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certified. Patient care and satisfaction is a focus and scores are consistently ranked in the top 15% in the nation.

Position Details:

• Complex Surgical Oncology: hepatobiliary, soft tissue, and breast
• Provide surgical services for patients in the community, to include our established breast cancer program and high-risk breast clinic
• Acute Care Surgery Service provides call coverage—no emergent call responsibilities
• Collaborative and collegial environment committed to achieving the highest standards of clinical excellence and service

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Competitive Day ONE Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement and Savings Plans with No Vesting Period
• 24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from Our On-site Team
• Relocation Assistance and Sign On Bonus
• Annual CME Allowance
• Tail Coverage for Medical Malpractice
• Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
• Healthcare FSA
• Daycare FSA
• 529 College Savings Plans
• Adoption Assistance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• On-site Child Care Center
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
• Health Directions Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts and Services

Additionally, all new physicians in the Lexington Medical Center network receive a state-of-the-art marketing plan designed to introduce them to patients living in our community, and assist the physician with growing a thriving practice.

Community Highlights:

• Affordable Cost of Living
• Proximity to beautiful Lake Murray
• Family friendly community, Home to some of the best school districts in the state
• Centrally located, driving distance to 7 major airports
• Annual average temperature is 68 degrees in December
• 1.5 hours from Charleston, 2 hours from Asheville

Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs a staff of more than 8,500 health care professionals. The hospital is ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro and #2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and was named one of the "Best Places to Work in South Carolina" by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group. Lexington Medical Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence and has a clinical research and education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and more than 70 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers more than 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 25,000 surgeries. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

We've been named Columbia's "Best Place to Have a Baby," "Best Hospital" and one of the "Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S.," honors all made possible by a dedicated, talented team of health care professionals and staff.

For additional information, please contact Karianna Williams at 803-936-7547; or kjwilliams@lexhealth.org. To learn more about Lexington Medical Center please visit our facility websites at www.lexmed.com or www.lmcphysicians.com.

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