Physician - Hematology/Oncology - Ascension Health

Details

• Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
• Subspecialty Interest: Academics
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Call Schedule: Rotational basis
• Practice Detail: Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists is a longstanding and well respected medical practice in southeast Michigan. It currently comprises eight board certified medical oncologists and hematologists. There are four practice locations over the metropolitan Detroit area.
• EMR System: OncoEMR and Cerner
• Facility: Ascension St. John Hospital
• Location: Detroit, Michigan

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists is currently recruiting for a position located at two or more of its four locations. St John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit has a Hematology/Oncology fellowship program and opportunity to participate as faculty in this program.

Position Highlights:

• 4-day schedule for clinical activity both in the inpatient and outpatient setting
• The practice is interested in an experienced board certified candidate in Hematology and Medical Oncology who is interested in developing a practice based on patient focused care as well as teaching at the resident and fellowship level.
• It is anticipated that a motivated individual with the assistance of the practice and its partnership with Ascension St John would be able to quickly develop a fulfilling clinical practice.
• GLCMS would provide support and coverage in order to help facilitate a successful transition.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension St. John Hospital

• Ascension St. John Hospital was founded in 1952 and is a regional referral teaching hospital.
• We provide comprehensive accredited training to over 200 resident physicians, 30 fellows, and 56 core medical students in accordance with ACGME requirements.
• Level I Trauma Center with a Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center accreditation
• Certified Stroke Center with advanced certification by the Joint Commission. We specialize in neuro-endovascular treatments for acute stroke.
• Named a Blue Distinction Center in both cardiovascular and orthopedic care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network
• Averaging 28,000 admissions, 3,000 births, 15,000 inpatient/outpatient surgeries and over 105,000 ER visits annually

About Detroit

• Located in southeast Michigan near Lake St. Clair and the five Grosse Pointe communities; private parks, boutique shops, art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants
• Home to Belle Isle Island and Aquarium, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Opera House, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Fisher Theatre, and four professional sports teams
• Population 672,000
• Voted Americas Great Comeback City

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
Physician MD/DO with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Preferred Credential(s):
Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program

Completion of an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship program

BC Internal Medicine and BE/BC Hematology/Oncology

Interest in teaching

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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