Oncology Opportunity - Helena, MT
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Oncology-Medical Oncology
Degree Required MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Helena, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 3/07/24
Oncology Opportunity - Helena, MT

Benefis Health System has exciting new Oncology practice opportunities for 2023 and 2024! We have a very established regional cancer institute located in Great Falls MT and we will be expanding services into a brand-new multispecialty facility in Helena MT (1 hour south) that will include an oncology infusion suite early 2024. Each community has unique practices, and we are happy to discuss either opportunity. Our main Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute provides a truly progressive approach to preventing and diagnosing cancer and is ACOS and NAPBC certified (since 1981) with an active multidisciplinary tumor board with a team of expert medical professionals and we are excited to bring our high standard of care to the Helena patient population

The Helena location will have:
    • 1-2 Oncology physicians in addition to a current experienced Oncology PA-C
    • Brand-new multi-specialty building with beautiful office and clinic spaces, radiology, lab, pharmacy, a functional ASC and procedure rooms and 16 infusion chairs.
    • Outreach space for current Great Falls physicians to offer care, mentorship and support.
    • Multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week (virtual attendance)
  • Opportunity for telehealth visits, outreach and cancer events in the community
Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute Resources in Great Falls:
    • Physician focused cancer care with multidisciplinary teams including: 3 medical oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists, 2 oncology support APPs, a dosimetrist, a physicist, therapists, nursing, 2 clinical supervisors, nurse navigators, social workers, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer registry, financial advocacy and prior authorization teams
    • Well-attended multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week
    • 54,000 square foot cancer treatment facility complete with an indoor healing atrium, a lazy river and soothing waterfall, massive fireplace, meditation room and a brand-new teaching kitchen.
      • 4,000 square feet infusion center with 20 chemo chairs and semi-private and private infusion rooms to assure the highest patient experience possible (currently expanding to 36 chairs)
    • Onsite infusion supervising nurse, oncology certified pharmacy, clinical research and clinical trial departments, and great support staff
    • Onsite, lab, pharmacy, PET CT, CT and x-ray
  • Dedicated housing facility for our patients and their caregivers to stay at no cost - some patients drive 5-7 hours to receive care at our facility due to our reputation
  • Friendly, appreciative patient population serving a catchment population of 275,000 in Northcentral Montana
How we support you
    • Competitive salaries and fair production with additional incentive bonus structures
    • Flexible schedules, 3, 4 or 5 day work week
    • Generous sign-on / relocation bonus
    • Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
    • 8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)
    • 5-7% retirement match + 457b program
    • Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
  • Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues
Why we stand out
    • Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system
    • Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more!
    • Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care
    • International airport with direct flights to: DEN, MSP, SLC, SEA, ORD, LAS and PHX
  • Well versed in J1 waiver sponsorships and happy to discuss our process for permanent residence.
Community Information Helena is Montana’s capital city of Helena has a population of 34,000 and experiences mild winters and blue skies over 300 days per year. In this charming community, you’ll find a wonderful and safe place to raise a family with nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, a downtown walking mall full of local shops and restaurants, beautiful state capitol grounds and a historic cathedral. Nestled between 3 mountain ranges and 4 lakes, Helena offers various opportunities for outdoor activities including camping, hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water & snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, is just 30 minutes North. Additionally, in 2023, Montana was named #1 state in the nation to practice medicine by WalletHub.

Benefis Health System is one of Montana’s largest tertiary centers holding a level II Trauma designation. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana, in addition to being awarded Becker’s “Best Places To Work in Healthcare” 6 years in a row. Benefis covers ¼ of the state’s land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide care for everything except for burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including 4 neurosurgeons, a cardiothoracic and vascular program, a regional cancer institute and a brand-new emergency department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to being a resource to help you identify the right opportunity.

Jill Allen
Director of [Register to View] 823-4702

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