Hematology/ Oncology - Grand Rapids - MD/DO
About the role
The Hematology/Oncology Physician will play a key role in providing exceptional care to patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and advanced practice providers to develop individualized treatment plans. The candidate will conduct and participate in clinical research, contribute to the advancement of malignant hematology, maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging therapies and clinical trial opportunities, educate and mentor medical students, residents, and patients, and provide expert consultation to other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a partnering team of specialists encompassing 37+ specialty care and hospital-based service lines
- Provide exceptional care to patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and advanced practice providers to develop individualized treatment plans
- Conduct and participate in clinical research, contributing to the advancement of malignant hematology
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging therapies and clinical trial opportunities for patients
- Educate and mentor medical students, residents
- Develop strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support and guidance throughout their treatment journey
- Participate in tumor board meetings and provide expert consultation to other healthcare providers
- Academic hybrid model of care
- Expansive Cancer Network serving much of the West Michigan region and Lake Michigan shoreline
- Extensive Primary Care referral network
- Full complement of ancillary support staff and programs; Infusion, Care Management, Social Work, Nurse Navigation, Nurse triage, Research, Clinical Trials Laboratory, Pharmacy
- Health system employed medical group model, offering a highly market competitive compensation plan
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retail plans with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off and CME allowance
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- A current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Michigan
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Hematology/Oncology residency program
- Experience working with culturally diverse patients
- Familiarity with and fluency in any of the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali, and Bosnian
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- Board certification in Hematology/Oncology
- Experience in clinical research and clinical trials
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission, vision, values, and customer promise of Metro Health and University of Michigan Health-West
Skills
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Excellent clinical skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to patient-centered care
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Pay
Competitive salary with performance incentives.
Schedule
Full-time position.
About the University of Michigan Health-West
University of Michigan Health-West serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, University of Michigan Health-West has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. The University of Michigan Health Partners group aims to provide an innovative culture of inclusion and diversity in the work setting; along with a progressive work-life integration focus to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Medical education is a key cornerstone to our continued innovation at UMHW, offering seven different residency programs and one fellowship program to over 80 learners.
About the Cancer Network of West Michigan
The recent agreement to develop The Cancer Network of West Michigan, a joint venture between University of Michigan Health-Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Health-West, and Trinity Health, leverages the combined resources and capabilities of the two West Michigan health systems and Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. The Cancer Network of West Michigan encompasses three West Michigan campuses including: University of Michigan Health-West located in Wyoming, MI, Trinity Health Saint Mary’s located in Grand Rapids, MI, and Trinity Health Mercy Muskegon located in Muskegon, MI.