Physician Oncology-Medical Oncology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in alignment with the Dignity Health Cancer Institute (DHCI), Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG), and Creighton School of Medicine is seeking a talented and dedicated Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Surgical Oncologist to join our dynamic and growing oncology department. We envision a key role for an individual with a specific and profound interest in the advanced surgical management of breast cancer, melanoma, and sarcoma.

 

The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge surgical care for patients facing these complex malignancies. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment where you will partner with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, genetic counselors, and other specialists to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

We are looking for a surgeon who is not only adept at performing intricate oncologic resections but also committed to a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing pre-operative planning, post-operative management, and long-term surveillance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for innovation, a commitment to research and surgical advancements in their sub-specialties, and a track record of excellent communication with both patients and colleagues. Our academic involvement with the Creighton University Arizona Health Education Alliance residency programs also continues to grow.  

Join our team and contribute to a center of excellence dedicated to leading-edge cancer treatment, education, and compassionate patient support. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and further your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.  

 

What We Offer:

 

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus and Relocation
• Excellent benefits package 
• Retirement
• CME Benefits
• Loan repayment through Bright Horizons (for qualified candidates only)
• As a 501(c)3, we qualify for PSLF loan forgiveness

 

 

Job Requirements

• Have a current AZ Medical License or be eligible for an Arizona State Medical License as an MD or DO
• Board Certified or board eligible (for new graduates)
• Become an essential member of a team of physicians with the goal of building a top tier centrally located practice in Phoenix
• Have the ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at SJHMC and Dignity Health Arizona hospitals
• Be passionate about providing clinically excellent, evidence-based care
• Have an interest in clinical research and teaching
• Willing to abide by and promote the mission and values of Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health
• Demonstrate the ability to develop effective and respectful relationships with colleagues, staff, patients and other persons from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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Where You'll Work

GROUP DESCRIPTION:

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

 

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group serving the Arizona Service Area. Covering over 45 practice sites, complementing clinical services with translational and bench research, our integrated medical group employs in excess of 300 healthcare providers throughout the valley. Dignity Health Medical Group is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the growing patient population in Arizona. With a unified vision of becoming an organization where physicians, care teams and staff come to do their best work--and patients come for the best care--Dignity Health Medical Group is searching for exceptional talent that is patient focused and team-oriented, who can become a part of our mission-driven organization.

 

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Like its legendary namesake rising out of the ashes, the greater Phoenix area has emerged as one of the bright metropolitan areas of the 21st century. Known as the Valley of the Sun, the Phoenix area encompasses more than 20 incorporated cities, including Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa. Recently, the Census Bureau named Arizona’s Maricopa County, which includes the greater Phoenix metro area, the county with the nation’s highest annual population growth. Home to more than 4 million residents where everyone has a sunny disposition, the Phoenix area also ranks as the fifth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is a premier destination offering the best of both worlds: a growing and diverse economy and a great place to live with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an almost endless supply of attractions including:

 

187 city parks, 41,000 acres of desert preserves, and 200 miles of trails

3 major professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), the Arizona Cardinals (NFL) and the Phoenix Suns (NBA)

Host to MLB Spring Training Cactus League and the annual Fiesta Bowl

Home of the “Phoenix Open” and 185 golf courses

Host to 10 Fortune 500 company headquarters

The “Best Mexican Food North of the Border”

 

A family-friendly area, with the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, ample youth sports and athletic leagues, the Challenger Space Center Arizona, a wide variety of school options, including public, private, magnet, and charter, the Phoenix Zoo, large water parks, SEA LIFE Arizona, and many more!

 

Pay Range
$300,000 - $450,000 /year