Surgical Oncologist 

Location: Knoxville, TN

If you are seeking a collaborative surgical oncology practice with the autonomy of an independent practice and the resources of a leading regional health system, we invite you to explore this outstanding opportunity in East Tennessee.

Premier Surgical Associates is seeking a fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist with an interest in Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery and interest in a broad surgical oncology practice, to join our established surgical oncology team at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Premier Surgical is East Tennessee's largest independent surgical practice and maintains a collaborative relationship with Fort Sanders Regional and Covenant Health providing physicians with the advantages of private practice while benefiting from the resources of a large regional health system. 

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a highly respected, surgeon-owned independent practice of 34 surgeons.
• Practice at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a nationally recognized acute care hospital and tertiary referral center and flagship hospital for oncology services in the region, and a member of the Covenant Health System, the region’s largest employer. 
• Work alongside our established Premier multidisciplinary team that includes three surgical oncologists, three colorectal surgeons, a minimally invasive foregut specialist, and an acute care surgeon.
• Robust hospital robotic surgery program with multiple da Vinci robotic systems including the da Vinci 5, and experienced first assists. 
• Support from a dedicated surgicalist, helping reduce call burden and clinic interruptions. 
• Weekly and monthly multidisciplinary tumor boards throughout the Covenant Health system. 
• Opportunity to participate in a growing regional cancer program, including expansion of advanced oncology services and leadership opportunities. 
  
  

Comprehensive Clinical Support

• New physicians benefit from an established referral network and comprehensive oncology infrastructure, including:
• Advanced GI services with EUS and ERCP
• Established Medical and Radiation Oncology network with dedicated teams on site
• Interventional Radiology
• Critical Care Services
• Multidisciplinary cancer care teams
• Expanding Hepatobiliary and Oncology programs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Partnership track opportunity
• Health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Leadership and professional growth opportunities within both Premier Surgical Associates and in Covenant Health’s expanding regional cancer program 
• Established referral base with immediate patient volume
• Professional marketing and business development support