Palliative Medicine / Supportive Care Physician in Greeley/Loveland, Colorado

Palliative Medicine / Supportive Care Physician

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Location: Greeley/Loveland, CO (one hour outside of Denver)

The Division of OncoMedicine at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center (BMDACC) is actively recruiting for a Palliative Medicine / Supportive Care Physician to join our growing team at Banner MD Anderson in the Northern Colorado area. This unique candidate will join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

Banner Health is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to Northern Colorado. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center began in Gilbert, AZ in 2011 and was MD Anderson's first full clinical extension outside of Greater Houston. This partnership has extended to additional locations, including Colorado. Research is an important component of our cancer centers; we currently have 135+ ongoing clinical trials.

The section of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is an integral part of the Division of OncoMedicine in Northern Colorado. This position will support two campuses where we have Hematology/ Oncology providers and shared supportive services including pharmacy, social workers, nursing, and chaplains. Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of the cancer patient
• Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Abundant recreational opportunities in the highly desired suburban area

When you work with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center you will receive a lucrative compensation package. Base salary range is $212,000 - $255,000 (salary dependent on experience/qualifications) plus multiple incentives and robust benefits package.

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule and no after-hour or weekend call.

We are seeking applicants with:

·       BC/BE in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

·       Excellent clinical training and/or experience, including experience and/or training in symptom management

·       Compassionate physician who enjoys a team-oriented work setting

·       Interest and/or experience in supporting oncology patients desired

·       Able to build collaborative relationships and provide education to colleagues and patients

·       Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program

About the area: With more than 300 days of sunshine, Northern Colorado is one of the best places to live and work offering spectacular views along the Rocky Mountain Front Range, great weather, endless recreational activities, cultural amenities, education, and professional opportunities.

• Within one hour of majestic Rocky Mountain National Park & 90 minutes to world-class ski resorts
• Numerous outdoor activities including golf, biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, hunting, and fishing
• Thriving cultural and retail sectors
• Highly educated workforce & broad-based business sector leading to substantial growth along the front range
• Variety of public and private education options for K-12 and easy access to three major universities

Please submit your letter of interest and CV for immediate consideration.

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment. Not a J1 opportunity.

Banner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center opened the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2011 on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.  Banner Health is proud that the partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center has now been extended to our Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO.

The center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care to Colorado.

MD Anderson’s mission to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention” complements Banner Health’s mission “Healthcare Made Easier.  Life Made Better.” MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Year after year, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals" a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

Cancer Focus
While the cancer center will provide care for all types of cancers, our primary focuses include:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancers
• Gynecologic cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Liquid tumors, such as lymphoma and leukemia

Special Features

• Convenience, accessibility and healing are the cornerstones of the center.
• Its design merges the “high tech” world of medicine with the “high touch” needs of cancer patients to provide customized, holistic care.
• The center’s unique environment incorporates proven evidence-based design theories to enhance healing such as natural light, artwork, water features and views of nature.
• Patient and family amenities include:
  • Expansive lobbies
  • Outdoor balconies for infusion therapy
  • Larger patient rooms and treatment areas
  • Patient and family support
  • Retail services

Diversity and Inclusion