Oncology – Helena MT
Benefis Health System has an exciting new Oncology practice opportunity at our multi-specialty building in Helena, Montana established in May 2024. This oncology department is an extension of our main Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute, which provides a truly progressive approach to preventing and diagnosing cancer and is ACOS and NAPBC certified (since 1981) with an active multidisciplinary tumor board with a team of expert medical professionals. We are excited to continue to provide an extension of our high standard of cancer care to the Helena patient population.
Helena Clinic Details:
Established oncology clinic and team including an experienced oncology nurse/navigator, 3 infusion nurses, 3 pharmacists and 2 pharmacy technicians, with opportunity to grow the program adding additional physician or advanced practice provider support.
Clinical office space is located next to the beautiful 15-chair infusion area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains and lakes of Helena with the option of private infusion rooms for longer treatments.
Other services in the building include lab, general radiology, x-ray and CT (MRI available in a separate location) and pharmacy, in addition to an ambulatory surgery center.
Multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week (virtual attendance).
Opportunity for telehealth visits, outreach and cancer events in the community.
Current specialist colleagues at our Helena location: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Cardiology, Podiatry, and Occupational Health, in addition to various outreach clinics.
Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute Resources in Great Falls:
Physician focused cancer care with multidisciplinary teams including: 3 medical oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists, 3 oncology support APPs, a dosimetrist, a physicist, therapists, nursing, 2 clinical supervisors, nurse navigators, social workers, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer registry, financial advocacy and prior authorization teams
Well-attended multidisciplinary tumor board, meeting twice a week
54,000 square foot cancer treatment facility complete with an indoor healing atrium, a lazy river and soothing waterfall, massive fireplace, meditation room and a brand-new teaching kitchen.
4,000 square feet infusion center with 36 chemo chairs and semi-private and private infusion rooms to assure the highest patient experience possible
Onsite infusion supervising nurse, oncology certified pharmacy, clinical research and clinical trial departments, and great support staff
Onsite, lab, pharmacy, PET CT, CT and x-ray
Dedicated housing facility for our patients and their caregivers to stay at no cost - some patients drive 5-7 hours to receive care at our facility due to our reputation
Friendly, appreciative patient population serving a catchment population of 275,000 in Northcentral Montana
How we support you
Nationally competitive compensation structures with guaranteed salaries + productivity and performance bonuses
8 weeks paid time off (6 PTO, 2 CME)
Generous sign-on / relocation bonus
Annual $5,000 CME + $1,000 license/dues
5-7% retirement match + 457b program
Paid malpractice + tail
Physician wellness programs focused on personal and professional development
Monthly meetings with highest-level physician and administrative leadership to bring ideas forward and solve issues
J1 waiver sponsorships for specific specialties with established immigration council
Why we stand out
Stand alone, financially stable, not-for-profit health system led by a CEO with a 20+ year tenure
Over 400 employed providers on medical staff
Regional tertiary center with robust specialty support including neurosurgery, pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, advanced gastroenterology, cardiothoracic, and more!
Patient focused, quality community and regional medical care
Epic electronic medical record and good clinical support staffing structures
Community Information Helena is Montana’s capital city of Helena has a population of 34,000 and experiences mild winters and blue skies over 300 days per year. In this charming community, you’ll find a wonderful and safe place to raise a family with nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, a downtown walking mall full of local shops and restaurants, beautiful state capitol grounds and a historic cathedral. Nestled between 3 mountain ranges and 4 lakes, Helena offers various opportunities for outdoor activities including camping, hiking, trail running, horseback riding, water & snow skiing, rock & ice climbing, boating, off-road motor sports, upland bird, waterfowl, and big-game hunting. Additionally, the Missouri River, a blue-ribbon fly-fishing destination, is just 30 minutes North. Additionally, in 2023, Montana was named #1 state in the nation to practice medicine by WalletHub.
Benefis Health System is one of Montana’s largest tertiary centers holding a level II trauma designation at our main facility in Great Falls, with additional locations in Choteau, Fort Benton, Helena and Lewistown. We are proud to be a standalone, financially stable community health system with strong, dedicated leadership focused on providing the best patient care in Montana, in addition to being awarded Becker’s “Best Places To Work in Healthcare” for 8 years. Benefis covers ¼ of the state’s land mass, an area comparable in size to Kansas and can provide advanced care for everything except for burns and organ transplants. We offer great specialty support including neurosurgery, cardiothoracic and vascular, advanced gastroenterology, a regional cancer institute and a state-of-the-art emergency trauma department with a dedicated air ambulance program, including fixed and rotor wing.