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FTE: 0.5a 0.5c, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F 8-5

Compensation: $318,750.00 (administrative) + $224,449.50 (clinical)

Position Summary

The MultiCare Cancer Institute (MCI) Leader, Breast Oncology and Breast Program will coordinate the delivery of inpatient and outpatient specialty care to all breast patients within MultiCare Health.
Reporting to the President and CMO of MCI, the overall function of the MCI Leader, Breast Oncology and Breast Program is to build an integrated breast program across the system. assist the sub-specialty Medical Directors of Surgical, Medical, Radiation and Supportive Oncology to coordinate the mission of MCI with all oncology and oncology-adjacent Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), medical and clinical staff.

Essential Functions

Strategically lead the development of multidisciplinary programs and services to serve the needs of breast patients.

Oversee the conduct and coordination of breast care within the health system.

Spearhead the recruitment of breast clinicians and supporting staff for MCI.

Ensure ongoing quality and operational performance improvement across the breast cancer center/program by partnering with quality, operational and business colleagues to measure, monitor and lead initiatives towards best practice performance.

Participate in regular review and evaluation of all quality and appropriateness of patient care rendered by members of the MultiCare Cancer Institute.  Such review to be carried out through specifically‐ designated medical staff mechanisms.

Participate in budget planning and assist in the preparation of all reports for the Breast Cancer Center/Program.

Identify and define the scope of breast oncology practice at all MultiCare Cancer Institute locations in a manner consistent with and supportive of, the Institute’s mission and strategic goals, and advocate the Institute’s interest related to breast services within the Health System and affiliates.

Drive initiatives for breast practices and value-based methods at the Institute to lower cost and increase quality of breast care without compromising the medical necessities of treatment.

Work with the President and CMO of MCI to develop and lead integration of short- and long-term strategies for the breast program.

Qualifications

Board Certified in general surgery; fellowship trained breast surgeon

Licensed, or ability to obtain license, to practice medicine in the state of Washington

Appointment to the MultiCare Health System Active Medical Staff

Bases office practice at the Richard Ostenson Cancer Center in Puyallup, Washington and utilizes inpatient and ambulatory Good Samaritan Hospital

Proven administrative capabilities in leading comprehensive breast programs and centers

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregiversMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” in 2023Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $637,500.00 - $637,500.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.