Hematology/Oncology Physician

Arlington HealthCare; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematology Oncology Physician to join a thriving community in Laredo, Texas. This role offers an excellent starting salary that is significantly higher than regional averages, coupled with a lower cost of living. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment with ample patient rooms and experienced staff. The community is rich in culture and offers numerous recreational opportunities, making it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Seeking a BC/BE Hematology Oncology Physician to join the community.
• Will accept graduating residents.

Responsibilities

• Join one other Hem/Onc provider in a community setting.
• Provide call coverage every other week.

Skills

Hematology Oncology

Spanish language skills

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Job description

Job ID: 8821

Practice Details

• Seeking a BC/BE Hematology Oncology Physician to join the community.
• Call coverage available every other week.
• Office space available.
• Will accept graduating residents.
• Joining one other Hem/Onc provider.
• Includes 8 patient rooms with an experienced clinical manager and staff.
• Start date: 2020.
• No visa support available.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Recruiter's Insight

Compensation: The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 higher compared to starting Hematology Oncology salaries in Corpus Christi/McAllen. Coupled with a cost of living 20% lower than these metropolitan areas, this provides significant purchasing power to build your dream home, pay off school loans, and retire early.

The Housing Market: An excellent opportunity for homeownership with a spacious 5-bedroom, 9-bathroom, 4,962 sqft, two-story home featuring two family rooms, a separate cabana with two bathrooms, wood floors, and high ceilings, available for $555,000.

The Community: Laredo is part of Webb County, Texas. It was transferred to the United States after the Mexican-American War in 1848. Laredo is unique for having seven flags, representing Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, and the United States, symbolizing the short-lived Republic of the Rio Grande.

The Employer

This organization is a healthcare provider operating a 326-bed acute care facility with over 49 specialties and subspecialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, urology, wound care, emergency medicine, and bariatrics. It was the first hospital in the area to receive an accredited Chest Pain Center.

Closest Major Cities

• 131 miles to Corpus Christi, TX
• 145 miles to McAllen, TX
• 168 miles to San Antonio, TX

Colleges and Universities

• Texas A&M University-Kingsville (~99 miles; Kingsville, TX; enrollment: 9,295)
• The University of Texas-Pan American (~118 miles; Edinburg, TX; enrollment: 16,766)
• Southwest Texas Junior College (~119 miles; Uvalde, TX; enrollment: 3,569)
• South Texas College (~119 miles; McAllen, TX; enrollment: 19,701)
• Coastal Bend College (~124 miles; Beeville, TX; enrollment: 2,880)

Recreation

• The community owns eight recreational centers, 34 parks, 22 parks under construction or undeveloped, five baseball fields, and four plazas, totaling 618 acres for family enjoyment.
• The Shiloh Trail offers 4 miles of single-track mountain biking trails, occasionally widening to double-track.
• Lake Casa Blanca International Park features a 1,680-acre lake with camping, swimming, skiing, boating, mountain biking, and fishing facilities, popular among winter Texans.

Shopping

• Mall Del Norte
• The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo
• Del Mar Shopping Plaza