Surgical Oncology Opportunity in Richmond, VA
- Req. Number: 08122024
- Location: Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
- Address: 5801 Bremo Road
- City, State: Richmond, VA
Surgical Oncologist / General Surgeon to Join Team at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA!
Surgical Oncology Opening
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond, VA
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist capable of managing a broad spectrum of benign and malignant conditions including gastric, colorectal, sarcoma, cutaneous malignancies, and endocrine tumors. The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing a variety of general surgical procedures as needed. While experience or a strong interest in hepatobiliary surgery is considered an asset, it is not a requirement for this position. This role demands a commitment to comprehensive cancer care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care at a tertiary referral center.
Key Responsibilities:
Surgical Care:
Patient Management:
Collaboration and Communication:
Clinical and Academic Contributions:
Job Details:
Benefits & Compensation:
Region:
Richmond offers a vibrant blend of culture, history, and outdoor activities. From a dynamic food and brewery scene to museums and ethnic festivals, the city provides an enriching lifestyle alongside professional opportunities. Whether dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants or exploring the James River, Richmond has something for everyone.
About Bon Secours Mercy Health
On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States' fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation's 20 largest health care systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities along the east coast and in Ohio and Kentucky.
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients. Through partnerships and by investing in innovative processes, technology and products, we are continually striving to drive health care quality while reducing costs and in addressing health care issues facing entire communities (such as enhancing access to behavioral health care services and fighting opioid dependency).
Bon Secours Mercy Health at a glance:
About St. Mary's Hospital
Established in 1966, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital is a 391-bed facility located in Richmond's Near West End. St. Mary's has 1,200 associated physicians who provide over 75,000 outpatient visits annually. The hospital has a service area containing approximately 1.3 million people and primarily serves residents of the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Louisa Counties.
Highlights of the hospital include:
About Richmond, VA
Richmond provides easy access to the amenities of a large urban setting as well as an easy commute for those seeking a more rural lifestyle. Within two hours of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and Washington D.C., Richmond is uniquely situated within Central Virginia. It is home to the State Capital, Washington Redskins Training Facility, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and countless cultural, food, and music festivals. The area offers a wide range of entertainment, recreational, and leisure activities usually found in much larger cities and consistently ranks as one of the top places in the country to live, work, and play!
Surgical Oncology Opening
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond, VA
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Oncologist capable of managing a broad spectrum of benign and malignant conditions including gastric, colorectal, sarcoma, cutaneous malignancies, and endocrine tumors. The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing a variety of general surgical procedures as needed. While experience or a strong interest in hepatobiliary surgery is considered an asset, it is not a requirement for this position. This role demands a commitment to comprehensive cancer care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care at a tertiary referral center.
Key Responsibilities:
Surgical Care:
- Perform oncologic surgeries for a wide range of cancers, including colorectal, gastric, sarcomas, cutaneous malignancies, and endocrine tumors.
- Develop individualized surgical plans tailored to patient needs, utilizing both general and specialized oncologic techniques.
- Provide general surgical support as necessary to meet patient and practice demands.
Patient Management:
- Conduct thorough pre-operative evaluations including detailed histories, physical exams, and review of diagnostic imaging and tests.
- Manage post-operative care, focusing on complication management, recovery optimization, and patient education regarding cancer treatment and prevention.
- Collaborate closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gastroenterologists, and other specialists to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nursing staff to deliver cohesive patient care.
- Effectively communicate with patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, surgical procedures, and expected outcomes.
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary tumor board meetings to discuss cases and treatment plans.
Clinical and Academic Contributions:
- Engage in clinical trials aimed at advancing surgical oncology techniques and improving patient outcomes.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring surgical oncology fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers to support ongoing education and development in cancer care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Full-time, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Call Schedule: 1:7
- Credentialing: St. Mary's Hospital
- Average Patients Per Clinic Day: 30
- Patient Age Range: 80% Adult, 20% Geriatric
- Required Training: General Surgery Residency and Oncology Fellowship
- Board Eligibility or Certification Required
Benefits & Compensation:
- Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
- Life and disability insurance options
- Wellness programs and flexible spending/health savings accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Paid time off plus holidays
- Competitive salary and relocation assistance
- Annual CME allowance of $10,000
Region:
Richmond offers a vibrant blend of culture, history, and outdoor activities. From a dynamic food and brewery scene to museums and ethnic festivals, the city provides an enriching lifestyle alongside professional opportunities. Whether dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants or exploring the James River, Richmond has something for everyone.
About Bon Secours Mercy Health
On September 1, 2018 Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States' fifth largest Catholic health care ministry and one of the nation's 20 largest health care systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities along the east coast and in Ohio and Kentucky.
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. By utilizing robust measurement and reporting processes, we hold ourselves accountable for enhancing care and improving outcomes for our patients, residents and clients. Through partnerships and by investing in innovative processes, technology and products, we are continually striving to drive health care quality while reducing costs and in addressing health care issues facing entire communities (such as enhancing access to behavioral health care services and fighting opioid dependency).
Bon Secours Mercy Health at a glance:
- Not-for-profit Catholic health system sponsored by Bon Secours Mercy Ministries
- Provides almost $2 million each day in community benefit
- Owns, manages or joint-ventures facilities in seven states
- 43 hospitals, more than 1,000 care sites
- More than 57,000 employees, including 2,100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians
About St. Mary's Hospital
Established in 1966, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital is a 391-bed facility located in Richmond's Near West End. St. Mary's has 1,200 associated physicians who provide over 75,000 outpatient visits annually. The hospital has a service area containing approximately 1.3 million people and primarily serves residents of the City of Richmond and Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, and Louisa Counties.
Highlights of the hospital include:
- Point of care testing in the Emergency Department to provide lab results and imaging in minutes.
- 28-bed Neuroscience Telemetry Unit & Neuroscience Step-down Unit, with exclusively private rooms.
- State of the art, 64 slice CT scanner adjoining the Emergency Department for ultra-fast head imaging.
- Bi-Plane interventional imaging system for cerebral angiography, delivery of intra-arterial thrombolytics & use of the MERCI ischemic stroke clot removal system.
- Joint Commission Certification in Advanced Heart Failure
- Joint Commission Certification in LVAD Therapy
- Joint Commission Certification in Palliative Care
- Joint Commission Certification in Comprehensive Stroke Center
- America Heart Association 2020 Gold Plus HF Honor Roll in Heart Failure
- AACN Beacon Award of Excellence
- NICHE Designated Hospital
- Magnet Recognized American Nurses Credentialing Center
About Richmond, VA
Richmond provides easy access to the amenities of a large urban setting as well as an easy commute for those seeking a more rural lifestyle. Within two hours of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and Washington D.C., Richmond is uniquely situated within Central Virginia. It is home to the State Capital, Washington Redskins Training Facility, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and countless cultural, food, and music festivals. The area offers a wide range of entertainment, recreational, and leisure activities usually found in much larger cities and consistently ranks as one of the top places in the country to live, work, and play!
