Physician - Oncology - Satellite Clinic, Great Staff, No Call

CO_01 Benefis Hospitals, Inc.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 260,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/relocation bonus

PTO and CME days

Job summary

Benefis Health System is expanding its Helena oncology program, located in a multi-specialty building with close access to infusion services and comprehensive imaging. The team includes oncology nurses, infusion nurses, pharmacists and technicians, and a tumor board meets weekly to guide patient care.

The role supports growth through collaboration with multiple specialties, offers telehealth outreach, and participates in community cancer events to enhance patient access and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Established oncology clinic and team including an experienced oncology nurse/navigator.
• Infusion area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Helena mountains and lakes; option of private infusion rooms.
• Multidisciplinary tumor board meets twice a week (virtual attendance).
• Opportunity for telehealth visits, outreach and cancer events in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of the Helena oncology program with physician or APP coverage.
• Deliver comprehensive cancer care within a multidisciplinary team with access to ambulatory surgery, imaging, and pharmacy services.

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Oncology - Helena MT

Benefis Health System has an exciting new Oncology practice opportunity at our multi-specialty building in Helena, Montana established in May 2024. This oncology department is an extension of our main Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, which provides a truly progressive approach to preventing and diagnosing cancer and is ACOS and NAPBC certified (since 1981) with an active multidisciplinary tumor board with a team of expert medical professionals. We are excited to continue to provide an extension of our high standard of cancer care to the Helena patient population.

Helena Clinic Details:

Established oncology clinic and team including an experienced oncology nurse/navigator, 3 infusion nurses, 3 pharmacists and 2 pharmacy technicians, with opportunity to grow the program adding additional physician or advanced practice provider support.

Clinical office space is located next to the beautiful 15-chair infusion area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains and lakes of Helena with the option of private infusion rooms for longer treatments.

Other services in the building include lab, general radiology, x-ray and CT (MRI available in a separate location) and pharmacy, in addition to an ambulatory surgery center.

Multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week (virtual attendance).

Opportunity for telehealth visits, outreach and cancer events in the community.

Current specialist colleagues at our Helena location: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology, Podiatry, and Occupational Health, in addition to various outreach clinics.

Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute Resources in Great Falls:

Physician focused cancer care with multidisciplinary teams including: 3 medical oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists, 3 oncology support APPs, a dosimetrist, a physicist, therapists, nursing, 2 clinical supervisors, nurse navigators, social workers, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer registry, financial advocacy and prior authorization teams

Well-attended multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week

54,000 square foot cancer treatment facility complete with an indoor healing atrium, a lazy river and soothing waterfall, massive fireplace, meditation room and a brand-new teaching kitchen.

4,000 square feet infusion center with 36 chemo chairs and semi-private and private infusion rooms to assure the highest patient experience possible

Onsite infusion supervising nurse, oncology certified pharmacy, clinical research and clinical trial departments, and great support staff

Onsite, lab, pharmacy PET CT, CT and x-ray

Dedicated housing facility for our patients and their caregivers to stay at no cost - some patients drive 5-7 hours to receive care at our facility due to our reputation

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How we support you

Nationally competitive compensation structures with guaranteed salaries + productivity and performance bonuses

8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)

Generous sign-on / relocation bonus

Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues

5-7% retirement match + 457b program

Paid malpractice + tail

Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development

Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues

J1 waiver sponsorships for specific specialties with established immigration council

Why we stand out

Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure

Over 400 employed providers on medical staff

Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more!

Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care

Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures

Community Information

Helena is Montana's capital city of Helena has a population of 34,000 and experiences mild winters and blue skies over 300 days per year. In this charming community, you'll find a wonderful and safe place to raise a family with nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, a downtown walking mall full of local shops and restaurants, beautiful state capitol grounds and a historic cathedral. Nestled between 3 mountain ranges and 4 lakes, Helena offers various opportunities for outdoor activities including camping, hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water & snow skiing, rock & ice climbing,