Hematology Oncologist - Faculty

USA Health Systems; Alabama; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health Systems is seeking a medical oncologist/hematologist to join the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute in Alabama. The role focuses on clinical work, teaching, and translational research with a commitment to a multi-disciplinary approach in patient care. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in medical oncology and hematology. The physician will participate in community outreach and support the mission of USA Health. A curriculum vitae is required for application.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong background in both clinical practice and research.
• Experience in teaching fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Commitment to providing a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in medical oncology four days a week.
• Participate in on-call duties with a frequency of approximately 1:8.
• Teach hematology/oncology fellows and participate in tumor boards.
• Develop clinical or translational research interests.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in medical oncology and hematology

Experience with electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

This position is for a medical oncologist/hematologist with clinical and research focus as a generalist at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in medical oncology and hematology. The physician will be on the faculty of the University of South Alabama at the level matching their background experience. The candidate, with assistance of the USA Health MCI administration, must obtain an Alabama medical license, privileges at local hospitals, and be credentialed with insurance entities. The duties include:

• Clinics in medical oncology with subspecialty emphasis in all cancer four days/week. Will be expected to meet productivity and quality metrics.
• Be committed to providing multi-disciplinary approach to provision of patient care.
• Participation in on-call both on the University Teaching service and other community hospitals with USA Health MCI patients/consults. This will be approximately 1:8 days and weekends.
• Teaching fellows, residents, medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty to include grand rounds and continuity clinics.
• Developing clinical or translational research interests related to multiple cancers as a generalist.
• Attending and participating in tumor boards with specific to generalist oncology patients. Also to attend/participate tumor boards for other specialties at USA Health MCI.
• Performing outreach to community surgeons and internists and laypersons in order to develop relationships that will generate referrals. Will work with business development liaison to create a referral strategy. Willing to make presentations and grow their volume.
• Support the mission of USA Health and USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements:

The candidate must have experience with electronic medical records.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.