Surgical Oncology- Department Head

Location Address:

800 East 28th St STE 404 Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723

Date Posted:

October 24, 2025

Department:

31002915 AHCI PBC Minneapolis ANW

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Allina Health is a not for profit 503(c) organization, with 90+ clinics, 10 hospitals/13 campuses throughout the region including western Wisconsin. Allina Health operates in one of the nation’s most vibrant, livable areas; a place where you can build the career you want—and you and your family can be part of a thriving community.

Key Position Details:

The Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) is seeking a Department Head of Surgical Oncology to join our growing practice in the Twin Cities.

• Our department of Surgical Oncology is comprised of Breast/Surgical oncology, Thoracic oncology, Urologic oncology and Hepatobiliary divisions and oversees the programs across the system in a privademic model.
• We currently have 7 fellowship trained surgical oncologists from programs around the country, as well as a breast surgeon, a urologic oncologist, two thoracic oncologists, and a fellowship trained HPB surgeon. The team is supported by 17 division-specific Advanced Practice Providers who assist surgically and with patient care duties.
• The department head position in AHCI is a leadership position with administrative oversight of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• The department head position reports to the President, AHCI. 
• Role includes clinical and administrative work. The clinical role will include surgical oncology and hepatobiliary cases.
• Position will be located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. MN. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital.

Institute Highlights:

• Hybrid Academic-Community (Privedemic) model of care – that seeks to
incorporate the best features of academic programs within a easy access,
community focused practice
• Our system wide team includes approximately 80 highly trained oncology
providers that span surgical oncology specialties, medical oncology, radiation
oncology and supportive/affiliated oncology specialties
• Seventeen locations throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
• Best in class, integrative oncology program
• Extensive high-risk cancer surveillance programming
• Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx in support of oncology quality,
excellence, and stewardship
• An in-house genomic laboratory

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities:

Individuals in this role will function as direct supervisors of all members of their department including the following responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with administrative leadership on finance, operations and strategy of AHCI
• Provide oversight of quality of clinical care.
• Oversee and coordinate the work assignments, distribution and on call allocation. 
• Attend administrative meetings and staff meetings of AHCI as required.
• Participate as the lead physician role in formulation of policies and standards of practice in AHCI.
• Work collaboratively to resolve matters regarding investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Serve as a mentor to guide career development of providers.
• Recruiting and onboarding of new providers (physicians and APPs)

Direct Patient Care:

• Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
• Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.

Job Requirements:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required.

• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency training program in General Surgery required.

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Surgical Oncology fellowship training program required.

• Board certification required.

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