Oncology Hospitalist

Become part of a physician led 500+ provider multispecialty group with a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. The Oncology Hospitalist is responsible for the management of oncology inpatient care at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC). This acute management of existing hematology/oncology inpatients as well as inpatient consultations from referring physicians at SARMC for hematologic or oncologic related issues. In addition. It entails traditional Internal Medicine scope of practice with added focus on hematology and oncology. The inpatient oncologists will manage necessary chemotherapy in collaboration with the patient’s primary oncologist as well as manage inpatients undergoing /radiation therapy.

The oncology hospitalist works closely with the ambulatory medical oncologists within the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute. Anchored with locations in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Ontario and telemedicine opportunities through the region, the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is a full-spectrum practice, is QOPI certified, and CoC accredited, offering rewarding opportunities including over 100 clinical trials. The integrated program also has leading surgical expertise with the State’s only fellowship-trained surgical oncologist along with other highly specialized, fellowship-trained physicians to support a growing program.

Support: Dedicated 10-bed inpatient unit at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is supported currently by one other oncology hospitalist and two full-time APPs. Collaboration and support from full-service cancer center with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology offers integrative care team support with advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, social work support, genetics counseling, and nutritionist. Weekly tumor boards provide opportunity to collaborate with our fellowship trained surgeons in breast, plastic/reconstruction, GYN oncology, colorectal, neurosurgery, thoracic and esophageal specialties. Innovative programs include lung cancer screening, lung nodule clinic, neuro oncology, and robust clinical trials through the Montana Cancer Consortium. Primary care providers in key geographic locations throughout the Treasure Valley, support the specialists.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree;
• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA Internal Medicine residency program
• Board certified or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS);
• Successful completion of a Medical Oncology/Hematology fellowship preferred, but not required;
• Board certified in Medical Oncology/Hematology preferred;
• Fellowship trained in onco-hospitalist preferred;
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC - Boise and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed;
• Valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

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.

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 Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.

Boise, Idaho's Capital City, anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 730,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit www.cityofboise.org.