The Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) is seeking a Department Head of Surgical Oncology to lead our dynamic and growing surgical oncology program in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognized cancer institute committed to delivering world-class, patient-centered cancer care.
Located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital—a premier, award-winning hospital in Minneapolis—this leadership role offers the chance to shape the future of surgical oncology across a robust, system-wide oncology platform. Our privademic model blends academic rigor with clinical excellence, fostering collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care.
Leadership & Oversight: Serve as Department Head of Surgical Oncology, overseeing clinical and administrative operations for a multidisciplinary team including breast, thoracic, hepatobiliary, and urologic surgical oncologists.
Team Composition: Collaborate with a well-established team of fellowship-trained surgical oncologists—including specialists in breast, urology, thoracic, and HPB oncology—supported by 13 division-specific Advanced Practice Providers.
Privademic Environment: Practice in a unique hybrid model that combines the benefits of a private practice with the academic and research resources of a large health system.
Comprehensive Oncology Program:
Weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards
High-risk cancer surveillance and support services
Accredited by ACS, CoC, NAPBC, and APEx for quality and excellence
In-house genomic laboratory and access to cutting-edge clinical trials
Technology & Infrastructure:
Utilize Excellian (EPIC)—one of the most advanced EHR systems nationwide
Work in a state-of-the-art surgical and oncology environment at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Administrative & Clinical Balance: This position includes both direct patient care and strategic leadership, reporting directly to the President of the Allina Health Cancer Institute.
Responsibilities:
Individuals in this role will function as direct supervisors of all members of their department, including the following responsibilities:
About the Cancer Institute:
Allina Health is embarking on a transformational initiative to improve care for the 17,000 people diagnosed with cancer each year in the Twin Cities. The vision for the Allina Health Cancer Institute centers on value creation through coordination of the full continuum of oncology – from prevention/ detection through treatment and survivorship. The Institute is unique in the region and empowered to direct substantial investments in cancer facilities, physician recruitment, clinical and research programs, and strategic partnerships. Importantly, the Institute oversees cancer care across the entire health system, ensuring that consistently exceptional outcomes are delivered in any setting where patients access cancer care. This model – tested and refined nationally at other large “hybrid” cancer programs –provides high-quality cancer care close to home.
The Allina Health Cancer Institute is being built upon the outstanding foundation of Allina’s current cancer program, widely recognized for its clinical expertise, care coordination, and compassionate approach to care. Some of the program’s strengths include:
About Allina:
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 and approximately 28,000 employees 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.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.