Hematology/Oncology Physician

Altru Health System Physician Recruiting; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k)

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Hematologist/Oncologist to join the Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, ND. You will diagnose and treat patients with cancers and blood disorders, delivering comprehensive, evidence-based care alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Facilities include a 4D CT scanner and access to bone marrow biopsies; rotating on-call with APP support and an average patient load of 12–14 per day.

Qualifications

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments and insurable under the system's liability carrier.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients with injuries or illnesses; counsels on preventive healthcare measures.
• Exercises professional judgment in diagnosis and treatment consistent with Altru's policies and standards.
• Achieves Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals and maintains accurate, timely documentation.

Skills

Medical license

Board certification

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (M.D./D.O.)

Board certification (American or Canadian)

ND/MN medical license eligibility

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Cancer Center 960 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

Position: Hematologist/Oncologist at Altru Cancer Center
Team at Altru Health System includes:

• 350+ Altru physicians and advanced practice providers, and our Oncology team includes:
• Comprehensive team of Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncologist, Palliative care physician and advanced practice providers
• Procedures optional: Bone Marrow Biopsies
• Call: Rotating with APP support during the week
• Average patients/day: 12-14
• Equipment available: 4D CT Scanner
• Voice dictation available: Yes, DAX

The Hematology and Oncology Physicians role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. The Hematology and Oncology Physicians responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru's policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru's policies and standards.
• Achieves the Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within six years of employment.
• Must be granted medical staff appointments at Altru and associated facilities as are necessary to the commission of duties prior to commencement of employment.
• Must be insurable under the Health System's professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Be legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands :

* Sit: Frequently (34-66%)* Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)* Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)* Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)* Reach: Frequently (34-66%)* Crawl: Not Applicable* Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)* Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)* Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)* See: Continuously (67-100%)* Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

* Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)* Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)* Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)* Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Working Conditions:

* Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)* Outdoor: Not Applicable* Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent Driver

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)