Physician - Medical Oncology

sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN, is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician to join an expanded program with strong subspecialty support and clinical trial opportunities. The hospital supports an outpatient model with hospital consults, and a dedicated team to assist in patient care.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or DO, complete fellowship in Hematology/Oncology, and participate in a collaborative, patient-centered approach across a growing network.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and board eligible/certified per specialty.
• Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology completed or equivalent.
• Ability to support inpatient/outpatient cancer care and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Medical Oncology Core Privileges to admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat cancer patients.
• Provide consults and collaborate with multispecialty teams.
• Participate in tumor boards and participate in clinical trials.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Visas Accepted

N/A

Specialty

Hematology/Oncology

Practice Details

• No overnight or weekend call
• Outpatient practice with hospital consults
• Dedicated Support Staff:
  • Strong APP team
  • Certified Oncology Dietitian
  • Social Worker
  • Financial Counselor
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Nurse Navigators, a Nurse Survivorship Navigator, and a Native American Advocate
• 23 infusion rooms
• Tumor boards
• Clinical trials
• Sub-specialty support from Sanford Fargo
• Collaborative relationship with oncology team at Roger Maris Cancer Center, Fargo
• Willing to consider hybrid options
• New Cancer Center
• Service population of 142,000
• 118 bed hospital, 14 bed ICU
• Exceptional work/life balance

Community Description

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the Bemidji community graces the shore of Lake Bemidji, one of more than 400 lakes in the region. Named a "top town" by Outdoor Magazine, Bemidji is a four-season destination. Bemidji is a center for retail, education, medicine and government with a cost of living 17% below the national average.

Job Description

Medical Oncology Core Privileges: includes the ability to admit (if applicable to the setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients adolescence to adult with all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested:

• An applicant who has just completed a fellowship provides his/her fellowship log.
• OR
• An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services for at least 50 patients in the last 12 months.
• OR
• If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant's clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months.

More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a hospital affiliated Internal Medicine residency program and completion of a Hematology or Oncology fellowship or integrated Hematology and Medical Oncology Program in accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada. Training at residency and fellowship programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy.

Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity's policy for grandfather exceptions)

Compensation

• Compensation floor of $700,000 for the first two years of the employment contract, plus estimated potential to exceed compensation floor from personally performed wRVUs.
• In addition, a $200,000 retention incentive to be paid if you remain a 1.0 FTE for 4 years (this will be subject to a contractual agreement specifying all details)

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].