Staff

Meet the Team

Dedicated Oncology Team

At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, you'll join a dedicated oncology team composed of experienced providers and long-standing support staff. With a full-service oncology department, HRRMC offers a supportive and collaborative environment where clinical excellence is matched by a commitment to continuity of care.

  • Dr. Agnes Charles – Full-time oncologist with plans to retire in July 2025
  • Dr. Wendy Oatis – Part-time oncologist (VCU MD, U of Maryland IM residency, Northwestern Hem/Onc fellowship), works 3 days every other week
  • Maddie Syzek – Full-time nurse practitioner
  • Carol Johnson – Part-time physician assistant
  • Department Manager – 24+ years at HRRMC, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience
  • Join a team with 10+ years average tenure and exceptionally low turnover

Integrated Support Staff

  • Three oncology-certified nurses staffing the infusion center daily
  • Two full-time clinic nurses and one part-time nurse navigator
  • Dedicated scheduler assigned exclusively to oncology
  • Shared access to dieticians, physical therapists, and wellness professionals
  • Strong collaboration with home health and hospice services

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

HRRMC emphasizes direct, team-based collaboration across all departments. You'll benefit from integrated access to diagnostics and regular communication with key specialists:

  • Frequent consultation with general surgery, urology, and radiology
  • Participation in tumor board alongside pathologists and pharmacists
  • Strong PCP relationships supporting seamless referrals
  • Connections to UC Health specialists for tertiary-level cases
  • State-of-the-art chemotherapy services through the in-house pharmacy

Culture of Collegiality

What truly sets HRRMC apart is its genuine collegiality and community spirit. Physicians here enjoy close professional relationships, direct communication, and a shared mission focused on patient care—not politics.

  • Collaborate in a low-hierarchy, high-trust environment
  • Use streamlined communication (phone, text, messaging) for fast coordination
  • Receive well-prepared referrals from primary care physicians
  • Feel appreciated and supported by the broader medical staff
  • Thrive in a culture that values lifestyle balance and mutual respect

The ideal candidate will embrace this collaborative environment and contribute to the positive, relationship-driven culture that defines HRRMC's success in attracting and retaining top-tier physicians across all specialties.

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