Surgical Oncology opportunity with Meritus Health

Info: Meritus Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Oncologist to join our surgery team. As a Surgical Oncologist, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer patients. You will utilize advanced surgical techniques to remove tumors and cancerous tissues, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. This position requires a deep understanding of oncology, exceptional surgical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families.

About Us: Meritus Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care in our community. Our pediatric department is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to children and their families.

Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs: The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization. Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.

Why Hagerstown? Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With nearly 3,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 250 volunteers, Meritus Health serves over 200,000 residents of the tristate region.

Meritus Medical Center, the flagship facility of the health system, has more than 327 beds and is a Joint Commission accredited hospital. Meritus Medical Center has officially become a teaching hospital, serving as a clinical training site for the Meritus Family Medicine Residency Program, as well as for more than 1,000 nursing and allied health students annually.

Meritus Health also includes Meritus Medical Group, a network of 20 medical practices with more than 100 providers; Meritus Home Health; and Meritus Equipped for Life, a medical equipment company. Meritus Health is a 25% owner of Maryland Physicians Care, a 215,000 Medicaid member health plan. With a long-standing history of caring for the community, Meritus Health relentlessly pursues excellence to improve the health status of the region.

2030 Bold Goals:
The Meritus Health strategic plan has Bold Goals to be achieved by the year 2030 to support our Mission, Vision and Values.

Mission: Improve the health of our community.

Vision: To be the best health system.

Values: At Meritus, we support our mission and vision by living our values each and every day. By following our pledge, "I ACT", we each support Meritus with:

I = Integrity - We do the right thing, no matter what!
A = All in for quality and outcomes - Quality improvement isn't just something we talk about, it's a commitment we each live.
C = Community obsessed - We are our community, and we are here to take care of our neighbors. This isn't just about medical care; it's about caring for the whole person.
T = Teamwork - Nobody can do it alone! At Meritus we are one team that is diverse and inclusive, and we support another and our goals.