Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Hematologist Medical Oncologist

Brainerd, MN

Seeking 2 Hematologist/ Medical Oncologists who excel in relationship-based care and support cancer patients in a warm and welcoming setting. You will be joining our current team of two Hematologist/ Medical Oncologists and 2 Oncology Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in a physician led, integrated health system group practice

HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY TEAM

• Caring and attentive team of support services including genetic counselor, nutrition support, social work, nurse navigation, research nurse, physical rehabilitation, and lymphedema specialists

• Specialty services include on-site Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Interventional Radiology & Cardiology and Palliative Care

• Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conferences

• Telemedicine/community cancer center included

• Quarterly meetings with Essentia Health Hem/Onc providers. Part of a comprehensive oncology service line through Essentia Health which allows easy access to peer networking and mentorship opportunities with colleagues in Duluth and Fargo

• Essentia Health being a dyad led organization. Physician leadership partnered with Administrative leadership.

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

• Consultative call only; hospitalists routinely admit and cover patients at night. Approximately 10 days of call a month.

• Average 12 – 15 follow up visits and 1 – 2 new patients per day.

• Outreach possibility after practice established

• Nurse Practitioner run High Risk Breast Program & Survivorship Clinic

• Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program

• 24 chair on-site Ambulatory Infusion Center with an average volume of 40 patient visits per day. Administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications including antibiotics, iron, IVIG and blood/blood products.

• NCI Community Oncology Research Program grant (NCORP) recipient with access to current, relevant clinical trials

• Professional affiliation with tertiary referral center

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

• Program accreditations as a Community Cancer Program and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers by the American College of Surgeons

• Accredited Breast Center of Excellence

• 2020 Chartis Center for Rural Health Top 100 rural and community hospitals award

• CMS Care Compare 4-star rating - 2021

• National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health Overall Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction

• Level III Trauma Center

• Minnesota Department of Health Primary Stroke Center Certification

• Joint Commission Hip Replacement Program – Gold Seal of Approval

• Joint Commission Knee Replacement Program – Gold Seal of Approval

• Baby-Friendly Designation

• Certified as HIMSS EMRAM (Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model) Level 7 for both our Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities

REQUIREMENTS

• BC/BE in Hematology

• BC/BE in Medical Oncology

LOCATION

• Brainerd, MN – located at the center of Minnesota, the Heart of the Lakes Area.

• We are a nature-lovers paradise with nationally recognized golf courses, miles of rugged mountain bike switchbacks, race tracks, the longest paved train in Minnesota and an abundancy of lakes to boat, fish or just sit back and relax…enjoying the sunsets.

• Approximately 2 hours from the Twin Cities, Fargo, and Duluth

• Brainerd Lakes Area population: 65,000; Regional service area: 115,000

• For more information about our communities, visit: Welcome to the Brainerd Lakes Area Get Lost in the Adventure (explorebrainerdlakes.com)

For additional information please contact:

Liz Huesman, Physician Recruiter

218-847-0845

Liz.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org

FTE

1

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

8:00

Shift End Time

16:30

Weekends

On call every third weekend.

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

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