Radiation Oncology Physician

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health is seeking a BC/BE Radiation Oncologist to join its Grand Forks, ND team. The role supports a Tomotherapy and Radixact program with a daily patient volume of 24-30 patients.

Essential functions include diagnosing and treating patients, counseling on preventive care, and documenting care to ensure quality and reimbursements. Applicants must hold a medical doctorate and be eligible for board certification in the US or Canada, with licensure in ND/MN.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in medical practice from an accredited school.
• Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board.
• Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment.
• Legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients as part of Altru Health System.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises professional judgment in diagnosis and treatment in line with policies and standards.
• Achieves patient engagement and quality & safety goals as defined annually.
• Participates in department activities and supports goals for the year.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and reimbursements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in medical practice

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: Monday - Friday 8-5 Daily patient volume of 24-30 patients Support Staff Group - Physicists, Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, App, Nurse, and Patient Access Tomotherapy Machine and Radixact Altru is seeking a BC/BE Radiation Oncologist to join its team in Grand Forks, ND. Altru Health System is a community-owned, integrated healthcare system with a Trauma II hospital, a specialty hospital, more than a dozen clinics in Grand Forks and the surrounding region, and a large home care network. More than 200 physicians are employed with Altru crossing 44 specialties and serving a referral population of over 225,000 residents in in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Altru's providers have access to clinically integrated tools extending Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise to patients.

Essential Job Functions: Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System 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 Health System 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. Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System. Performs other duties as assigned.

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 five years of employment. Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are 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: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Rarely (1-4%)
• 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 Requirements

• 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.

Reference ID: R29

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.

Benefits

• Health plan and 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)