Surgical Oncology- Department Head

Allina Health System•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$425,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of a thriving community. 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 7 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 17 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. The clinical role will include surgical oncology and hepatobiliary cases. Position will be located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. MN. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital. Institute Highlights: Hybrid Academic-Community (Privedemic) model of care – that seeks to incorporate the best features of academic programs within a easy access, community focused practice Our system wide team includes approximately 80 highly trained oncology providers that span surgical oncology specialties, medical oncology, radiation oncology and supportive/affiliated oncology specialties Seventeen locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Best in class, integrative oncology program 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

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.

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)
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.