Physician Surgical Oncologist

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE : St Charles Physician - Surgical Oncologist

REPORTS TO POSITION : St Charles Cancer Clinical Division Director

DEPARTMENT : St. Charles Cancer Center

DATE LAST REVIEWED : August 16, 2025

OUR VISION : Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION : In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES : Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY : St. Charles Cancer Institute brings together leading research, technology and personalized guidance to deliver the highest quality patient care. Our hospital-based, comprehensive Cancer Centers, located in Bend and Redmond (spring 2026) are accredited by the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Surgical Oncologist will provide surgery for solid tumors including soft tissue, melanoma, endocrine, and breast (exclude hepatobiliary). The surgical oncologist will be responsible for providing medical, surgical, and postoperative management of these patients and will work in collaboration with other medical specialties to assess and manage patients following established standards and practices.

Work schedule : Physician will work 40 hours per week; this will be a blend of hospital rounding, procedure block time, scheduled clinic visits and Interdisciplinary clinic including charting of patient care, attending multidisciplinary General and Breast Tumor Conferences, recognizing that the minimum requirement may fluctuate up and down based on direct patient care.

Call expectation : Physician will participate in after-hours practice call for their patients.

Work location : Physician will work out of the Bend and Redmond hospitals and clinics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES : (May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned)

Clinical Expectations :

• Examines, diagnoses, and provides surgical care of patients with solid tumors.
• Performs patient examinations, obtains and records pertinent medical history, subjective, and objective findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis, and therapeutic plan.
• Administers and prescribes medications in compliance with state law and practice guidelines.
• Orders and performs appropriate medical and surgical procedures in accordance with State law and practice guidelines.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patients regarding health, illness prevention, and healing. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely.
• Triages patient telephone calls, providing consultation as needed.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians, and administration.
• Maintains quality of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth.
• Direct Supervisor : Breast Program Director

Administrative Expectations :

Behavioral Expectations :

EDUCATION

Required :

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION

Required :

EXPERIENCE

Preferred :

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

GENERAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Continually (75% or more) : Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%) : Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%) : Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying / pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping / squeezing.

Rarely (10%) : Stooping / kneeling / crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.

Never (0%) : Climbing ladder / step-stool, lifting / carrying / pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Never (0%) : Heat, cold, wet / slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

No Risk for Exposure to BBP

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