Malignant Hematologist

Malignant Hematologist – Grand Rapids, MI – MD/DO

Full‑time Hematology/Oncology Physician position with a multi‑discipline team at University of Michigan Health‑West. Candidates should be high caliber, quality focused, and innovative providers who can expand care to local communities.

Metro Health serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan and beyond. In addition to a 208‑bed hospital and numerous outpatient centers, Metro Health supports community clinics on Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College campuses. With over 500 physicians, Metro Health offers growing specialty services including cancer treatment, heart and vascular, neurology, pulmonology, and others.

• University Affiliated Hospital
• Located in beautiful West Michigan
• 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
• Approximately 35 minutes from Lake Michigan
• Affordable housing
• Supportive community with good public and private schools

• Work closely with a partnering team of 37+ specialty care and hospital‑based service lines.
• Provide exceptional care to patients with hematologic malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, advanced practice providers) to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct and participate in clinical research to advance malignant hematology.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging therapies and clinical trial opportunities.
• Educate and mentor medical students and residents.
• Develop strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support and guidance throughout treatment.
• Participate in tumor board meetings and provide expert consultation to other healthcare providers.
• Academic hybrid model of care.
• Extensive Cancer Network serving much of the West Michigan region and Lake Michigan shoreline.
• Extensive primary care referral network.
• Full complement of ancillary support staff and programs: infusion, care management, social work, nurse navigation, nurse triage, research, clinical trials laboratory, pharmacy.
• Health system employed medical group model with a highly competitive compensation plan.
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision).
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

University of Michigan Health‑West serves more than 250,000 patients annually with a 208‑bed hospital and growing outpatient presence. The institution emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and progressive work‑life integration. It offers robust residency and fellowship programs with over 80 learners.

The joint venture between University of Michigan Health‑Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Health‑West, and Trinity Health leverages combined resources to serve three West Michigan campuses.

Requisition #: req
11732
FTE status: 1
On‑call:
Weekend availability required