Hem/Onc Physician wanted in beautiful Bellingham, WA in Victoria, British Columbia

Description

Are you prone to hiking a trail versus riding an elevator? Love the smell of fir trees not the big city smog? Appreciate the benefits of farm to table dining and multicultural culinary experiences? The Pacific Northwest is considered idyllic to those that love the beauty of nature, and organic lifestyle indicative of the region. Come to be at peace, and join the team at PeaceHealth.

PeaceHealth is seeking a Hematology/Oncology physician for our beautiful 35,000 sq. ft. CoC-accredited cancer center in Bellingham, Washington, located halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia. The position is mainly clinical with the opportunity to lead and shape oncology in our community. The ideal candidate will be Board Certified with leadership experience, committed to the community, and a collaborative member of the team.

Why You’ll Love to Work Here

• Beautiful “all under one roof” treatment facility with abundant natural light and a healing atmosphere

• 4 Medical Oncologists and 3 Radiation Oncologists

• OCN Certified nursing staff

• Nurse navigators, social workers, nutritionists, financial counselors and spiritual support personnel onsite

• Strong support from leadership–including a System Medical Director of Cancer Care

• Growing program with a focus on delivering regional cancer care with a standardization of treatment

• Active Clinical Trials

• Tumor Boards

• Complementary therapies including massage, yoga, meditation, pet and art therapy

• Epic EMR

PeaceHealth’s St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham is a hub & spoke model. Our physicians occasionally see patients in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, 22 minutes south where we have an additional, dedicated Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist at PeaceHealth United General Cancer Center. We also have a small infusion center at PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Friday Harbor, Washington and see patients at our 25-bed critical access hospital in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Why You’ll Love to Live Here

Bellingham, Washington is the perfect blend of endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, great shopping & cuisine, and so much more! These amenities are surrounded by incredible scenery, from the sea to the mountains and the rainforest, making this community an amazing place to live.

If the opportunity to join our integrated, physician-led medical group resonates with you, please reach out:

Keith Nussbaum, Physician Recruitment / KNussbaum@PeaceHealth.org

PeaceHealth has been serving the communities of northwest Washington since 1890 with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, now a 253-bed, two-campus hospital providing a Level II Trauma Center and a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. PeaceHealth’s Whatcom Region also includes the comprehensive heart care services of the Cardiovascular Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center as well as the primary and specialty care provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits

• First year salary amount: $549,140.80

• Employment bonus potential

• Relocation Assistance is available

• Education Loan Reimbursement (if applicable)

• CME Allowance

• Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness

• Retirement

EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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