Cancer Survivorship Physician

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement options

Flexible spending accounts

Educational assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading community-focused healthcare system in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Primary Care provider in Cancer Survivorship. This role involves addressing the comprehensive care needs of cancer survivors in a supportive, outpatient setting with no weekend or holiday clinics. Ideal candidates will be BE/BC in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, MD or DO, with a focus on symptom management and collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for teaching and research, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be BE/BC licensed in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, MD or DO.
• Experience in cancer survivorship care is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive survivorship care addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with oncology, behavioral health, and rehabilitation teams.
• Engage in teaching and research opportunities within the department.

Skills

Experience in survivorship care

Symptom management

Collaboration in a multi-specialty team

Education

BE/BC licensed Internal Medicine or Family Practice, MD or DO

Job description

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invitePrimary Care providers interested in Cancer Survivorshipto discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in ourDepartment of Supportive Oncology, Cancer Survivorshipteam at Atrium Health Levine Cancer in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TheDepartment of Supportive Oncology, under the direction of acclaimed pioneer Dr. Declan Walsh, is internationally recognized for its exemplary array of clinical services, robust medical education, and novel research. The department offers highly specialized, guideline concordant clinical care across 7 locations in the Greater Charlotte Market; and includes a team of physicians, advance practice clinicians, certified nurses, rehabilitative and mental health therapists, specialty dietitians, social workers, and integrative oncology professionals.

This unique opportunity focuses on broad cancer survivorship care as defined by the NCI. Survivorship begins at the point of diagnosis and continues through treatment and beyond. Survivorship care includes addressing the physical, mental, emotional, social and financial effects of cancer and cancer treatment. The Survivorship provider will address symptom management, risk reduction and lifestyle interventions for adult survivors of cancer. Working within a multi-specialty department with colleagues in cancer rehabilitation, behavioral health, geriatrics and more, professional opportunities include collaborations and co-treatment, including strong support from registered dietitians, social workers, and nurses. The department provides opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership.

Highlights:

This is an outpatient onsite ambulatory setting, with no call or weekend clinic. There is capacity for some virtual clinical care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, no call.

Multiple opportunities exist within the Department of Supportive Oncology and Levine Cancer to participate in committee work and education of medical and nursing students, residents and fellows.

The Department of Supportive Oncology consists of multiple specialized sections—integrative oncology, cancer survivorship, palliative medicine, nutrition, cancer rehabilitation, psycho-oncology, and research—each staffed by multidisciplinary providers focused on delivering comprehensive supportive care to patients with cancer.

Training and/or Experience Required:

BE/BC licensed Internal Medicine or Family Practice, MD or DO

Benefits:

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources

Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support

Educational assistance and professional development programs

Paid medical liability insurance

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances

Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina:

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.