Overview
STATE OF THE ART CANCER CARE
McLaren Health System and the Karmanos Cancer Institute are recruiting a Surgical Oncologist to join a robust service line to cover our McLaren Flint and McLaren Macomb Hospitals and their surrounding communities. The selected candidate will step into a dynamic practice with an established patient base while working alongside another board-certified Surgical Oncologist. Additional onsite providers include clinical Hematology Oncologists, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Breast Oncologist, ENT Oncologists and Gynecologic Oncology. This career opportunity offers an excellent work/life balance and sustainable career satisfaction!
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 72 NCI designated sites in the US for Cancer Care. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan with 16 network sites providing a footprint which covers 46 of Michigan's 83 counties with a catchment area of 6.7 million people. Karmanos includes cancer-specific scientific investigation programs and clinical trials, tumor conference and access to nationally recognized clinical experts leading treatment and research advancement. McLaren is also one of two hospital systems in Michigan offering Proton Beam Therapy.
Support staff at both hospitals include oncology dieticians, social workers, patient navigators, clinical trial nurses, genetic counseling, breast navigators, financial navigators, art therapy, support groups and cancer committees.
Additional highlights include:
• Shared call
• Weekly Tumor Boards
• da Vinci Surgical Systems
• Cerner EHR (hospital and clinics)
• Dedicated Advanced Practice Providers
McLaren employed providers enjoy a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including CME funds, med mal insurance plus tail coverage, health/vision/dental insurances, license/DEA reimbursement and two investment options.
FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS
McLaren Flint is a 378-bed tertiary teaching facility located in Flint, Michigan, serving the medical needs of residents in greater Genesee County and Mideast Michigan. McLaren Flint is affiliated with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in its medical residency programs including family practice, internal medicine, general surgery, and orthopedic surgery. McLaren Flint also maintains fellowship programs in clinical health psychology, vascular surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and cardiology in partnership with MSU. The hospital is certified as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, a Gold Plus Comprehensive Stroke Center (Joint Commission), and a BCBSM Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, Cardiac Care and OB services. Cancer accreditations include the American College of Radiology Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation and the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, American Society of Clinical Oncology. McLaren Flint has a rich history of providing high quality, compassionate health care and is also the region’s leader in cardiovascular services, offering more types of surgeries and procedures than any other area hospital.
McLaren Flint is a subsidiary of McLaren Health Care, a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. McLaren includes 13 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, and a 490-member employed primary and specialty care physician network. McLaren has 28,000 employees and more than 90,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
McLaren is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
COMMUNITY LIVING
Flint, Michigan is located at the intersection of 3 major state highways (I-75, I-69 and US 23) and is central to everything loved about Michigan. The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second largest art museum in the state and the Flint Farmers' Market is furthering the region's local food movement. Flint has a strong tradition of celebrating its residents and those who support the community. The city hosts several annual events, attracting thousands of new visitors, including Flint Jazz Festival, Back to the Bricks, and Crim Festival of Races. Seven colleges have a presence in Flint, MI, including Kettering University and U of M Flint. The area also provides several preschools, a Montessori, 9 elementary/ middle schools, 2 public high schools, 1 Catholic high school, several charters schools, as well as the Michigan School for the Deaf. The downtown area offers loft and apartment living, while the surrounding area includes suburban neighborhoods, waterfront homes and rural farmland. The Flint area is experiencing an exciting revitalization, urban landscape expansion and riverfront development which offers something for everyone.