Radiation Oncology

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Altru Health System 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. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, counseling on preventative healthcare, and exercising independent medical judgment. It also includes achieving patient engagement and quality & safety goals, supporting department goals, and maintaining accurate patient documentation for quality care and reimbursement. The position utilizes Tomotherapy Machine and Radixact. The team includes Physicists, Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists, App, Nurse, and Patient Access.

Requirements

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.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

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.