Deaconess Specialty Physicians is seeking a fellowship-trained Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon to join our growing, multidisciplinary Cancer Service Line. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity surgical oncology in a collaborative, resource-rich environment.
Position Highlights
- Guaranteed Base Salary : $525,000 for the first 12 months, plus quality incentive bonus
- Lucrative Compensation Model : Productivity-based earnings with investment opportunity in the Evansville Surgery Center (joint venture with Deaconess and community surgeons)
- Sign-On Bonus : $100K for experienced surgeons; $50K for those with training stipends available for current fellows
Ideal Candidate
- BC/BE in Otolaryngology
- AHNS-accredited fellowship in Head & Neck Oncology Surgery
- 3+ years experience preferred (open to current fellows)
- Research experience encouraged with support to launch clinical trials
- Join our growing Head & Neck Cancer Program with embedded services within the cancer center:
- Dedicated APP
- Head & Neck Nurse Navigator
- Speech Pathologist, Dietician, Social Work, PM&R, Palliative Care
- Work alongside a team of experts from various specialties to provide patient-centered and comprehensive care to our patients with a Head and Neck/Cutaneous tumor board already established.
- All services under one roof: medical/surgical oncology, infusion, radiation oncology
- Other specialized tumor boards include GU, GI, Gyn, Thoracic, Breast, Neuro, and Hematologic Malignancies
- Powered by Epic + Beacon EMR
- Deaconess Clinic Midtown & Gateway Campuses
- Inpatient and outpatient integrated practice with NP/PA support
- Head/Neck cancer call coverage with APP support.
- Other options possible - based on surgeon preference and experience for ENT facial/trauma call shared with established ENT program.
- Generous PTO : 5 weeks + 6 holidays
- CME Support : 5 days + $3,500 annual stipend
- Full Health Coverage : Medical, dental, vision, life
- Retirement Plans : 401k + 457b
- Licensing & Certification : DEA, board fees covered
- Relocation Assistance : Up to $15,000
- Tech Allowance : $750 every 5 years
Why Deaconess?
Deaconess is the region s leading healthcare system , with a strong tradition of physician leadership and integration. Our multi-specialty group spans southern Indiana, Illinois, and western Kentucky, offering unmatched access to technology, referrals, and collaborative care.
With a large primary care base and expansive referral network, you ll build a thriving practice quickly in a collegial, quality-focused environment you ll be proud to call home.