Unique Oncology Opportunity - National Jewish Health - Denver, CO (Western Oncology - Golden, CO location)

The Oncology Division of National Jewish Health’s Department of Medicine, located in Denver, Colorado is seeking a BE/BC Hematologist/Oncologist with superb clinical skills to join its faculty. Experience is highly preferred. This opportunity is a chance to help grow general oncology and hematology clinical services at our community clinic. The Division’s robust clinical program provides patient care at National Jewish Health, community satellite centers, and National Jewish Health|St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Reasons to work for the Oncology Division: 

• To join a dynamic and growing multidisciplinary division
• Great opportunities for clinical care
• Work at a Center of Excellence in lung cancer.
• Collaborate with experts in Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology and Pathology
• Opportunity to work independently while still having the support of outstanding teams.

Qualifications:

• MD degree
• Completed Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology from

outstanding program

• BC/BE in Hematology/Oncology
• 2+ years out of Fellowship highly preferred
• Strong commitment to clinical program development
• Eligible to hold a Colorado license

National Jewish Health

National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Founded 124 years ago as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care.

National Jewish Health has been named a top 10 hospital in the pulmonology category for the 27^th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report on its 2023-24 list of best hospitals in the nation. National Jewish Health has been among the top hospitals in this category every year that pulmonology has been evaluated.

National Jewish Health also was recognized by U.S. News & World Report this year as “High Performing,” the highest rating available for conditions in the Common Adult Conditions and Procedures, in three categories: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer Surgery and Pneumonia.

Since 2011, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health together with its longtime academic affiliate UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Breathing Science is Life

Our mission since 1899 is to heal, to discover, and to educate as a preeminent health care institution. We serve by providing the best integrated and innovative care for patients and their families; by understanding and finding cures for the diseases we research; and, by educating and training the next generation of health care professionals to be leaders in medicine and science.

Our vision is to strengthen and enhance our role as the global leader in the treatment and research of respiratory, cardiovascular, rheumatologic, autoimmune, inflammatory and immunologic diseases. We pursue this vision by pioneering personalized health and medicine programs, which embrace the paradigm shift from reactive medicine to proactive and preventive health delivery. Through our efforts, we pursue the discovery of cures for patients who seek treatment, and we bring new knowledge and innovation to help people worldwide.

When you join National Jewish Health, you’re contributing to our outstanding history by working to extend our excellence into the future.

Living in Denver

Denver has it all: thriving city center, distinctive neighborhoods, great schools, unsurpassed sporting opportunities, outstanding restaurants, great shopping, and premier arts and culture. Denver has been voted one of the best places for singles, having and raising a family and relocation. Our city benefits from a mild climate and a wealth of recreational activities, making it the perfect environment for energetic individuals. Denver is a progressive city full of educational and cultural opportunities, making it the ideal home for enthusiastic minds. With over 300 days of sunshine, there is always something to do.

Benefits:

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Salary Range:  $375,000 - $425,000

Pay rate for this position varies based on experience, skills, and comparison to others who are already in this role.  If you do not see the pay listed on this posting, it is because you are on a second party job board. Please visit the Careers page on National Jewish Health’s website www.njhealth.org to see the pay range for this role.

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community.  National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification.  We are a tobacco and fragrance free environment