Physician - Oncologist with GI Focus

Description

Maine Health Medical Group is seeking a solid tumor oncologist with interest in gastrointestinal malignancies to join the faculty of its flagship cancer center in Portland, Maine. Highlights of this opportunity include:

• Part of a statewide oncology care program- the MaineHealth Cancer Care Network (MHCCN)
• The MHCCN is a statewide, integrated cancer care delivery network across the Southern, Coastal, and Mountain regions of Maine and eastern New Hampshire. Designed to provide care as close to home as possible, the network is comprised of 11 hospital partners and provides comprehensive cancer care to more than 6,800 analytic cancer patients annually.
• MHCCN is the dominant cancer care provider in the state of Maine with COC, NAPBC and NAPRC accredited comprehensive cancer care programs.
• Fully integrated surgical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, patient support/social worker, nutritionist service.
• Robust research program through membership of the NCI's Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Opportunities to be PI or sub-PI of clinical trials as well as support for investigator-initiated research.
• A total of 19 dedicated tumor board meetings for multiple cancer types (brain, head and neck, breast, lung, GI/GU, rectal, liver cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, neuro-oncology, hematologic malignancies) in a month.
• Leading edge analytics and metrics including membership of ASCO CancerLinQ. EPIC EMR system with BEACON, and ClinicalPath platforms.
• Faculty position of the Tufts University School of Medicine (TU). Participation in Maine Health's nascent Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program as well as the MaineTrack Undergraduate Medical Education in Portland through affiliation with the TU.
• Flagship cancer center of MHCCN. A hybrid academic-community based, fully subspecialized hematology-oncology practice of 11 physicians and 9 APPs.
• Full infusion service and oral chemo dispensary.
• The new physician is expected to have a sub-specialty expertise in Gastroenterologic malignancies while being conversant with the entire spectrum of oncology. Additional disease site combinations can be discussed based on interest.
• Inpatient care at the Maine Medical Center, the state's leading tertiary care hospital with 637 licensed beds, a Level I Trauma Center and an affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine with a full complement of residencies and fellowships.
• One week out of approximately every 10 weekend call requiring rounding at one hospital. Inpatient hospitalist, APRN and house-staff support. Inpatient oncology consultative services shared with 5-6 solid tumor oncologists in the group requiring afternoon rounds without admitting responsibilities.
• Excellent and designated inpatient oncology floor, capable of inpatient chemotherapy.
• This is a full-time position defined as four days a week in the outpatient clinic setting and 1 day of non-patient facing work. Part time option available to accommodate suitable candidates.
• Potential for protected academic time for interested candidates meeting selection criteria.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of Residency/Fellowship at an accredited program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible for hematology or hematology and oncology.
• New graduates and those early in their careers are especially encouraged to apply.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.

For more information, please apply and/or contact Gina Mallozzi, Physician Recruiter atgina.mallozzi@mainehealth.org.