Breast Surgical Oncologist

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
February 07, 2025
Department:
AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
As a breast surgeon at the Allina Health Cancer Institute, you will be part of a team renowned for its clinical expertise, coordinated care, and compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary breast program at the Piper Breast Center, located in either Minneapolis or the Northwest region, offers you:
•On-site breast radiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology.
•Dedicated breast-specific nurse navigation and clinical nursing.
•Comprehensive breast-specific tumor boards.
•Use of Epic one of the nation's most comprehensive electronic health record systems.
•Own service rounding, no general surgery call.
The Allina Health Cancer Institute program strengths:
•Over 50,000 cancer patients cared for annually, including 7,000 new cases each year
•Voted number one in inpatient cancer surgery in the Twin Cities - a product of Allina's cancer surgical oncology practice.
•Ranked number one breast cancer program in the Twin Cities, caring for 1,400 newly diagnosed patients each year.
•Over 20 oncology nurse navigators supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journeys.
Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report, Minneapolis-St. Paul, commonly referred to as the Twin Cities, offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living. There are excellent school systems, a thriving workforce, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, 4 major league sports teams, and an international airport. Minneapolis boasts outdoor hobbies including fishing and boating, great golf, and some of the country's best bike trails.
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Education/School Information
Job Description:
Responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with cancer through surgical procedures and other therapies. This role requires a deep understanding of oncology, surgical techniques, and patient care, with a strong emphasis on delivering compassionate and comprehensive treatment plans.
Principle Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for surgical oncology patients including preoperative, surgical procedures and postoperative care
  • Reviews patient's medical history, diagnostic tests, and Imaging while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
  • Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
  • Performs surgical procedures to remove tumors or cancerous tissue, ensuring precise and effective techniques to minimize patient risk and maximize outcomes.
  • Provides pre-operative and post-operative care, including detailed consultation or intervention (treatment plan) to patients and families, follow-up visits, and ongoing monitoring of recovery and treatment progress.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • 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.
• Continuous Improvement and Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to all regulatory and accreditation standards, maintaining the highest level of patient safety and quality of care.
  • 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 workflows.
  • Stay current with advancements in surgical oncology, including new techniques, technologies, and research findings, and incorporate these advancements into practice.
• May participate in on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
• Board certified in general surgery required.
• Completion of a breast fellowship or surgical oncology fellowship required.
• Surgical oncology experience, including: melanoma, retroperitoneal sarcoma, hepatic, pancreatic, biliary, and upper and lower GI surgery, endocrine surgery, and peritoneal and advanced malignancy.
• Experience with minimally invasive and open surgical procedures

Licenses/Certifications

• Board Eligible/Board Certified with American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association required
• Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
• ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate required upon hire
• Prescription Monitoring Program required upon hire
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required upon hire

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range
Pay Range: $425,000 to $500,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs)voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.