Physician - Hem/Med Oncology - Brainerd, MN

We are seeking two dedicated Hematologist/Medical Oncologists who excel in relationship-based care to support cancer patients in a warm and welcoming setting. You will join our esteemed team of one Hematologist/Medical Oncologists within a physician-led, integrated health system group practice.

• Supportive Services: Access to a genetic counselor, nutrition support, social work, nurse navigation, research nurse, physical rehabilitation, and lymphedema specialists.
• Specialty Services: On-site Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Interventional Radiology & Cardiology, and Palliative Care.
• Collaborative Environment: Participate in Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conferences and telemedicine/community cancer center initiatives.
• Professional Development: Quarterly meetings with Essentia Health Hem/Onc providers and mentorship opportunities with colleagues in Duluth and Fargo.
• Leadership: Dyad-led organization with physician and administrative leadership.

• Consultative Call Only: Hospitalists handle admissions and nighttime coverage. Approximately 10 days of call per month.
• Patient Load: Average of 12-15 follow-up visits and 1-2 new patients per day.
• Outreach Opportunities: Potential for outreach after establishing your practice.
• Special Programs: Nurse Practitioner-run High Risk Breast Program & Survivorship Clinic, Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.
• Infusion Center: 24-chair on-site Ambulatory Infusion Center with an average volume of 40 patient visits per day, administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and more.
• Research Opportunities: Access to current, relevant clinical trials through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).
• Professional Affiliation: Strong ties with a tertiary referral center.

• Accreditations: Community Cancer Program and National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers by the American College of Surgeons.
• Excellence: Accredited Breast Center of Excellence, 2020 Chartis Center for Rural Health Top 100 rural and community hospitals award, CMS Care Compare 4-star rating (2021).
• Quality & Safety: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health Overall Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Level III Trauma Center, Minnesota Department of Health Primary Stroke Center Certification.
• Special Designations: Joint Commission Hip and Knee Replacement Program – Gold Seal of Approval, Baby-Friendly Designation, HIMSS EMRAM Level 7 for both Inpatient and Ambulatory facilities.

• Nature Lover’s Paradise: Located in the heart of Minnesota’s Lakes Area, Brainerd offers nationally recognized golf courses, rugged mountain bike trails, race tracks, the longest paved trail in Minnesota, and an abundance of lakes for boating, fishing, or relaxing.
• Convenient Access: Approximately 2 hours from the Twin Cities, Fargo, and Duluth.
• Community: Brainerd Lakes Area population of 65,000 with a regional service area of 115,000.

For more information about our vibrant community, visit: Welcome to the Brainerd Lakes Area - Get Lost in the Adventure

Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org