Head & Neck Cancer Surgery - Lead a Groundbreaking Program at Deaconess!

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 <3 years' experience; 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 ### Integrated Cancer Care Team * 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 ### Multidisciplinary Excellence * 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 ### Practice Locations * Deaconess Clinic Midtown & Gateway Campuses * Inpatient and outpatient integrated practice with NP/PA support ### 📞 Call Structure * 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. ### Benefits That Matter * 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.