Hematology and Oncology Physician Job with Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN

PracticeLink; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Knoxville is seeking a dynamic Medical Director for its oncology program. This leadership role involves overseeing clinical operations, enhancing service integration, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at expanding cancer care. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience, a passion for mentorship, and a commitment to quality improvement. This position offers a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and excellent benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for a physician leader looking to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Flexible relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Sign-on bonus

RVU bonus potential

Quality bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years clinical experience required.
• Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and mentorship for oncology physicians.
• Participate in budget planning and prioritization.
• Ensure physician presence in leadership meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Medical Oncology

Strategic Planning

Quality Management

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

Hematology and Oncology Physician Job with Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN

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Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is seeking a Medical Director to lead its growing team of medical oncologists/hematologists and advanced practice providers. Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health, the largest healthcare provider in East Tennessee. The Covenant Health-Thompson Cancer network is based out of Metro Knoxville and is the largest provider of cancer care in our region with nine cancer centers covering 26 counties, including the region's only Proton Therapy Center. Our program is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a passionate, dynamic physician leader to help drive and direct our program’s continued growth towards being a national model of excellence in cancer care in the community setting. This position is a critical and high visibility member of the cancer program leadership team and will be expected to directly contribute to strategic direction of the cancer program.

About This Opportunity

The Medical Director will be responsible for providing clinical oversight of the group and medical oncology program. In collaboration with the cancer program senior leadership team, the Medical Director will lead efforts to increase integration and alignment of medical oncology services across all Covenant Health facilities. More specific responsibilities include:

• Lead recruitment, retention, mentorship, quality, and growth management for TOG physicians and APP
• Represent medical oncology services across the system, both inpatient and outpatient, to other physician groups and to executive leadership of facilities and service lines
• Be a major contributor to strategic initiatives for medical oncology, TOG, and the full Covenant Health cancer program, on a 4-year expansion plan with other visionary leadership.
• Act as the public face for Thompson Oncology Group for general marketing, public events, and physician-group relations
• Head efforts to integrate, align, and standardize operations
• Lead quality and safety program for medical oncology
• Ensure physician presence in all medical oncology leadership meetings, clinical decision making
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, continuing education programs, and training of providers and staff
• Participate in budget planning and prioritization
• Balanced Role: Flexible mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities.
  
  

The Medical Director will be employed and enjoy security with a not-for-profit health system. This physician will receive lucrative compensation with a competitive salary including a generous sign-on bonus, RVU bonus potential, quality bonus and excellent benefits including CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance, and flexible relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology
• Minimum of 7 years clinical experience
• Previous leadership experience
• Tennessee Medical License-eligible
  
  

About Thompson Oncology Group

Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and serves as the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center medical oncology program. The group currently is made up of 35 Providers covering eight locations with over 50,000 patient visits annually. Covenant Health includes nine acute care hospitals, and more than 4,500 cancer cases are diagnosed annually within the health system.

About Thompson Cancer Survival Center

Thompson Cancer Survival Center has a legacy of providing high quality cancer care in East Tennessee and its six comprehensive cancer center locations serve as the regional hub for cancer care. Thompson offers some of the area’s most advanced cancer diagnostic services and treatments, including advanced PET imaging exams, breast tomosynthesis, Gamma Knife Icon, nine state-of-the-art linear accelerators, proton therapy, and a robust clinical research program. Our physicians are supported by a team of nurse navigators, dietitians, genetic counselors, clinical trials specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and counselors providing comprehensive patient care. Thompson has several notable programs and attributes that support the network, including:

• Progressive patient support programs such as disease-specific nurse navigators, financial navigation, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer outreach services, and nutrition and social services
• Disease-specific tumor conferences and multi-disciplinary clinics
• Robust clinical research program
• Resident-trained oncology pharmacists
• Accreditation by the ACOS Commission on Cancer
• Supported by a referral base of over 300 employed Covenant physicians
  
  

About Covenant Health

Thompson Oncology Group and Thompson Cancer Survival Center are members of Covenant Health, a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers.

About Knoxville, Tennessee

Named one of the “Top 50 Places to Live in the USA” by U.S. News & World Report, Knoxville is Tennessee's 3rd largest city and blends big-city energy with small-town charm along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Home to the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville has a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods and is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment. Knoxville residents can enjoy diverse lifestyle options by choosing from city living or family-friendly suburbs, all without the hassle of big city traffic. Knoxville is rich Culture & History with many museums, historic landmarks, and the excitement of college football at the 7th largest stadium in the world. Knoxville is within a day’s drive of almost half the continental U.S. and has a modern, accessible airport with direct flights to NYC, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Boston, Miami and many cities in between.

Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Knoxville is known for its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, including the “Outdoor Wilderness” which boasts over 1,000 acres of outdoor recreational space and 50 miles of greenways, all within city limits. With over 900 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and eight nearby recreational lakes, there are plenty of opportunities to keep any outdoor enthusiast busy. Living is affordable in Knoxville with no state income tax, low housing costs and a cost of living that is 15% below the national average. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should make it your next home.

Seniority level

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Employment type

• Employment type

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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