Surgical Oncology- Department Head

Number of Job Openings Available:

Date Posted:

Department:

Shift:

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

Union Contract:

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Key Position Details:

The Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) is seeking a Department Head of Surgical Oncology to join our growing practice in the Twin Cities.

• Our department of Surgical Oncology is comprised of Breast/Surgical oncology, Thoracic oncology, Urologic oncology and Hepatobiliary divisions and oversees the programs across the system in a privademic model.
• We currently have 4 fellowship trained surgical oncologists from programs around the country, as well as a breast surgeon, a urologic oncologist, two thoracic oncologists, and a fellowship trained HPB surgeon. The team is supported by 13 division-specific Advanced Practice Providers who assist surgically and with patient care duties.
• The department head position in AHCI is a leadership position with administrative oversight of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• The department head position reports to the President, AHCI.
• Role includes clinical and administrative work.
• Position will be located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. MN. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital.

Institute Highlights:

• Privademic model
• World-class, integrative oncology program
• Weekly multi-disciplinary Tumor Boards
• Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming
• Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx in support of oncology quality, excellence, and stewardship
• An in-house genomic laboratory
• Access to cooperative group and early phase industry clinical trials
• Excellian (EPIC) is one of the most comprehensive electronic health record (EHR) systems in the nation

.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities:

Individuals in this role will function as direct supervisors of all members of their department including the following responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with administrative leadership on finance, operations and strategy of AHCI
• Provide oversight of quality of clinical care.
• Oversee and coordinate the work assignments, distribution and on call allocation.
• Attend administrative meetings and staff meetings of AHCI as required.
• Participate as the lead physician role in formulation of policies and standards of practice in AHCI.
• Work collaboratively to resolve matters regarding investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Serve as a mentor to guide career development of providers.
• Recruiting and onboarding of new providers (physicians and APPs)

Direct Patient Care:

• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.

Job Requirements:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required.

• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency training program in General Surgery required.

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Surgical Oncology fellowship training program required.

• Board certification required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.

• Leadership experience required.

• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for credentialing and hospital privileges.

• BLS required within 180 Days of hire.

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently