Hematology/Oncology Physician

Company: Bozeman Health
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

With six major mountain ranges surrounding the community, three blue ribbon rivers, five golf courses, three world class skiing resorts, 284 mountain trails, Montana State University, and the gateway town to Yellowstone National Park, its no wonder Bozeman appeared as No. 2 on the top 10 list for bizjournals.coms list of American dream towns. Bozeman High has been ranked on Newsweeks top-schools list five times since 2003. Seventy-four percent of the community's 41,000 residents have some post-secondary education. University graduates, along with industry-experienced newcomers seeking a higher quality of life, provide a brain pool for the area's mix of expanding businesses. Because of its access to some of the best ski mountains in the United States, SKI Magazine has ranked Bozeman as the #4 ski town in the country. Powder Magazine ranked Bozeman in the top 32 ski towns in North America and National Geographic, placed Bozeman in the World's 25 Best Ski Towns. In addition, Outside Magazine has ranked Bozeman as the 5th best college town in the United States, and ranks the city 15th in the United States for access to outside sports. This active outdoor lifestyle is coupled with a strong work ethic that has enabled Bozeman to rank number one as a business climate among cities under 100,000 in the United States, by American City Business Journals. Cancer Center: This is an opportunity for employment by Bozeman Health as a Hematologist/Oncologist. We would like to add to our current staff of 5 medical oncologists, 4 1/2 nurse practitioners/physician assistants and a Radiation Oncologist. The Cancer Center is certified through the American College of Surgeons and is an affiliate of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA). This affiliation brings the resources of three internationally renowned institutions to our community: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, University of Washington Medicine, and Seattle Childrens Hospital. Clinical trial participation is strongly encouraged as a component of care at the Cancer Center. Clinical trials are offered through membership in the Montana Cancer Consortium an NCORP whose mission is to bring "state of the art" cancer treatment to Montana, Northern Wyoming and Northern Idaho through clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and cooperative group mechanisms. Additional trials are offered via affiliation with SCCA. Bozeman Health is also one of only 7 community hospitals nationwide chosen to participate in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Affiliate Research Consortium. Bozeman Health is also part of the University of Washington WWAMI medical school program, with medical student teaching opportunities and UW adjunct clinical faculty appointment available. Additional features of the Cancer Center include:

• On-site infusion pharmacy, including 4 full-time oncology-certified pharmacists.
• On-site phlebotomy.
• EPIC electronic health record and the BEACON Oncology module.
• Support services include nutrition, financial counseling, social service, palliative care and hospice.
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapists include individuals with expertise in Oncology rehabilitation I dont think the STAR program exists any longer as well as lymphedema, wound and ostomy care. A cooperative interaction with the Cancer Support Community Montana provides for a variety of off-site support activities for patients and their families.
• Genetic counseling.
• A weekly multidisciplinary tumor board and a weekly multidisciplinary breast tumor board
• A Breast Care Navigator, aCertified Physician Assistant, guides women through their care and treatmentfrom facilitating appointments to explaining treatment options and offering compassionate counseling and education in all areas of breast care.
• A Navigator in the Cancer Center for newly diagnosed cancer patients assists in coordinating access to support services and facilitates entry into Cancer Care for non-breast malignancies. The Care Boutique offers products for cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families, including skincare products, sleep wear and head coverings, and mastectomy products fitted by a certified Amoena mastectomy prosthesis fitter. Work Hours & Call Coverage:
  • Cancer Center hours are M-F 8am-5pm with the physicians working a 4 day work week. Call would be 1:5. Call includes telephone coverage for established cancer center patients and consultative service for referring physicians. Patients that require hospitalization are cared for by an established Hospitalist service with oversight from Oncology, as needed. Office & Facility: The Cancer Center is located in the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, a growing, regional hospital serving Southwest Montana.
    • The infusion center is located within the Cancer Center and provides service for Cancer Center patients as well as other medical specialties. There are 27 chairs and two beds within the infusion center.
    • The Cancer Center provides office space on-site for physicians, non-physician providers and support staff. Outreach clinics are currently conducted two days per month at remote sites in southwestern Montana. Patient Demographics :
      • Clinic patient visits number 12-14 patients per physician, with 1-2 new patients per physician per day. Service area includes all of Gallatin Countys 100,000+ people and parts of Park, Madison, Sweet Grass, Broadwater and Meagher counties including patients from the following communities: Butte, Dillon, White Sulphur Springs, Wilsall, Whitehall, Ennis, and Livingston. Organization facts: Bozeman Health, governed by a community board of directors, is responsible for the flagship Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, Bozeman Health Medical Group, Highland Park Medical Campus, a real estate development corporation, and Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center. The integrated health system also includes Bozeman Health Hillcrest Senior Living with independent and assisted living facilities, an outpatient services center, a same-day surgery center, a clinical research group and Bozeman Health Urgent Care. Today Bozeman Health is the largest private employer in Gallatin Valley with more than 2000 employees. The hospital is an 86 bed facility with 7 ORs, 8 bed ICU, 8 bed progressive care unit, 25 bed ED. Approximately 28,000 ED visits per year. Bozeman Deaconess Health Group is a physician-led multispecialty group of 100+ providers formed in 2005. The hospital has level III ACS Trauma Center designation and is DMV accredited. There are approximately 220 physicians on the medical staff representing a broad spectrum of both medical and surgical specialties. Formed in 2005, Bozeman Health Medical Group, a growing part of Bozeman Health, is a multispecialty group practice with more 100 physicians. Compensation and benefits: This is an employed salaried position, with additional compensation for PA/NP supervision, a quality incentive bonus and relocation expense assistance. The position also includes a comprehensive benefit package including: Relocation up to 10K and a sign-on bonus available, health, dental, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, paid malpractice, and $3500 for CME and paid medical licensing/ABIM dues/DEA expenses. With six major mountain ranges surrounding the community, three blue ribbon rivers, five golf courses, three world class skiing resorts, 284 mou...

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