Hematology/Oncology Opportunity

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) and the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute have an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology physician to join a practice located in Ontario, Oregon.

With over 500 providers, at Saint Alphonsus we take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Our practice is QOPI certified and accredited with the Commission on Cancer through the American College of Physicians. 

As part of our team, you'll work alongside a robust team of hematology/oncology physicians, bringing cutting-edge treatments to our communities. Our integrated program boasts leading surgical expertise, including the State's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologist. We also take pride in our innovative programs, including lung cancer screening, lung nodule clinic, advancements in neuro oncology, and robust clinical trials through the Montana Cancer Consortium. 

Support:

• Full-service cancer center with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology
• Nurse navigators, social work support, genetics counseling, and nutritionist services
• Dedicated 10-bed inpatient unit with full-time Oncology Hospitalist
• Weekly tumor boards with fellowship-trained surgeons 

Schedule:

• 4-day work week, 32 patient contact hours
• Call is 1:9, evenings and weekends (hospitalist coverage M-F, 8-5)
• Work in Ontario, OR (on the Oregon/Idaho border - 1 hour from Boise) 3 days a week and do outreach in Baker City, OR (1 hour from Ontario) 1 day a week

Requirements for this opportunity include: a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree; successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA Internal Medicine residency and a Hematology Oncology fellowship; Board Certification in Internal Medicine, as well as Hematology Oncology – or obtain such certification within three years of employment; obtain Oregon and Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SAMC – Ontario, SAMC – Baker City and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed; valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent and competitive salary and benefits package is available including:

• Sign-on Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance (including tail coverage)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b) with Match & 457
• PSLF eligible site

For more information or to apply, contact Whitney Clark at whitney.clark@saintalphonsus.org

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada. It is also the region’s only ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. Along with Saint Alphonsus Medical Group’s 500+ providers at many clinic locations, we serve the full range of the health and wellness needs of our communities. Saint Alphonsus is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic health care system in the nation.

To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit www.saintalphonsus.org.

Ontario, located in Oregon’s only county inside the Mountain time zone, and in Malheur County Oregon, has a 2023 population of 11,650. Ontario is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,614 in 2020.

The average household income in Ontario is $55,959 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median age in Ontario is 34.4 years, 33.4 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.

Malheur County houses a diverse population with nearly 40% of residents being a race or ethnicity other than non-Hispanic white. Compared to the state average, Malheur County has a higher number of Hispanic and Latino residents. 64.05% of Ontario residents speak only English, while 35.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.64% of the population.

There is a wide diversity of religious groups provide opportunity for worship and volunteer work. There are thirty congregations of different persuasions. Ontario is the home of the only Buddhist temple in Eastern Oregon.

Ontario’s average annual temperatures in the winter are 42 F with average summertime temperature at 93 F. Ontario provides many sunny days in our wonderful high desert climate. Ontario also has definite seasonal changes. The sunsets are fantastic, and most of the time, the clear night skies are filled with bright stars and a glowing moon.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email docopps@trinity-health.org or call Trinity Health Physician Recruitment at (734) 343-2300.