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Breast Surgeon jobs are open across hospitals, academic medical centers, cancer institutes, and private surgical practices, from early-career attending to experienced fellowship-trained specialist, with specializations in oncoplastic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and reconstructive collaboration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.
- Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team
- Participate in well established, multiple disciplinary tumor boards as part of the UnityPoint Health Allen Cancer Center
- Dedicated onsite cancer resources with Infusion, Lab, and Clinic onsite
- Social Work, Nurse Navigator, Dietician, Tumor registrar, and Pharmacist onsite
- Opportunity to participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
- Future practice location within the new cancer center currently under development
- Robust operational and administrative support
- Strong Primary Care and UPH Allen Cancer Center referral base
- Robust operational support and resources in collaborating work environment
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- Evaluating patients with breast abnormalities, breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, and benign breast disease.
- Performing breast surgical procedures including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary surgery, and other breast-conserving or oncologic procedures.
- Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, nurse navigators, and support services.
- Managing patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
- Interpreting imaging, pathology, and genetic testing results as part of treatment planning.
- Providing patient education and counseling regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and follow-up care.
- Supporting breast cancer screening, prevention, and high-risk surveillance programs.
- Participating in quality initiatives, clinical research, and clinical trials when available.
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified with a fellowship in Breast Surgery
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.
Community Details
Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley!
Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at (515) 782-0175 or Tina.dalton@unitypoint.org
UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.
- Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team
- Participate in well established, multiple disciplinary tumor boards as part of the UnityPoint Health Allen Cancer Center
- Dedicated onsite cancer resources with Infusion, Lab, and Clinic onsite
- Social Work, Nurse Navigator, Dietician, Tumor registrar, and Pharmacist onsite
- Opportunity to participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
- Future practice location within the new cancer center currently under development
- Robust operational and administrative support
- Strong Primary Care and UPH Allen Cancer Center referral base
- Robust operational support and resources in collaborating work environment
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- Evaluating patients with breast abnormalities, breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, and benign breast disease.
- Performing breast surgical procedures including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary surgery, and other breast-conserving or oncologic procedures.
- Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, nurse navigators, and support services.
- Managing patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
- Interpreting imaging, pathology, and genetic testing results as part of treatment planning.
- Providing patient education and counseling regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and follow-up care.
- Supporting breast cancer screening, prevention, and high-risk surveillance programs.
- Participating in quality initiatives, clinical research, and clinical trials when available.
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified with a fellowship in Breast Surgery
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.
Community Details
Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley!
Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at (515) 782-0175 or Tina.dalton@unitypoint.org
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in breast surgeon jobs.
- Board certification or board eligibility in general surgery with fellowship-trained breast oncology focus
- Active unrestricted state medical license and DEA registration in the practice state
- Completion of an accredited breast surgical oncology fellowship program
- Proficiency in minimally invasive techniques including wire-guided and ultrasound-guided procedures
- Experience participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinating with medical oncology and radiology teams
- Familiarity with oncoplastic and reconstructive collaboration alongside plastic surgery colleagues
Tips for Your Breast Surgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to fellowship training
Surgical employers read CVs differently than other specialties. Lead with your fellowship, case volume by procedure type, and any dedicated breast oncology training before listing general surgical experience. Reviewers want to see breast-specific depth up front.
Highlight your tumor board participation
Many breast surgeon postings specifically ask for multidisciplinary team experience. Call out tumor board roles, collaborative case reviews with oncology and radiology, and any leadership you held in those settings. This signals you work well inside a breast program structure.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists breast surgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by program accreditation status
Target postings at programs with National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers designation. These centers tend to offer higher case complexity, structured multidisciplinary support, and clearer pathways to building a focused breast surgery practice over time.
Prepare a structured case-volume breakdown
Interviewers at academic and high-volume community programs ask about operative numbers before extending offers. Have your annual volume for lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, and oncoplastic cases ready in a simple table you can share or reference in interviews.
Negotiate call structure before you sign
Call coverage expectations vary widely between community hospitals and academic programs. Ask explicitly about breast-specific call versus shared general surgery call, weekend frequency, and how coverage shifts as the program grows. Getting this in writing prevents misaligned expectations after you start.
Breast Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most breast surgeons?
The companies hiring the most breast surgeons right now include SSM Health, Sutter Health, and UNC Health, with the largest share of openings in Missouri, California, and Iowa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and designated cancer programs account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many breast surgeon jobs are remote?
About 17% of breast surgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on surgical nature of the role. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or telehealth arrangements are post-operative follow-up consultations and second-opinion case reviews, though primary operative roles remain in-person.
How do you become a breast surgeon?
You become a breast surgeon by completing a four-year medical degree, followed by a five-year general surgery residency, and then an accredited breast surgical oncology fellowship, typically one to two years in length. After fellowship you pursue board certification in general surgery and, once eligible, seek added qualifications in complex general surgical oncology. Joining a multidisciplinary breast program early in your career accelerates clinical development.
How do you get hired as a breast surgeon with limited experience?
If you're newly fellowship-trained, target programs that explicitly recruit early-career attendings, such as academic centers building out breast programs or community hospitals expanding cancer service lines. Emphasize your fellowship case volume, tumor board participation, and any research or quality improvement work. Some programs offer mentored practice models that pair new breast surgeons with senior attendings for the first one to two years.
What does the breast surgeon interview process look like?
The interview process typically starts with a phone or video screen with physician recruitment, followed by an on-site day that includes meetings with the surgical chief, breast program medical director, oncology partners, and administrative leadership. You'll usually present a clinical or research talk, tour the facility, and discuss case volume expectations and call structure. Final offers often come after a credentialing review and reference checks.
Where can I find and apply to breast surgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to breast surgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your training, location preferences, and practice focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits your goals.
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