Inpatient Oncologist

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 387,000 - 639,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Loan repayment eligibility (PSLF)

Sign-on bonus

403(b) with company match

Malpractice with tail coverage

12 weeks parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is recruiting a Hematology & Medical Oncology physician in Newark, Delaware.

You will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, oversee diagnostic workups, and administer chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies within a leading cancer program. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in education and quality initiatives, and adhere to ABIM/Hematology guidelines while pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Hematology & Medical Oncology
• Must be licensed in Delaware and Maryland

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and analyze patient history to guide treatment decisions.
• Review lab tests, CT/MRI for accurate diagnosis.
• Administer chemotherapy for lymphoma or leukemia.
• Perform bone marrow aspirations for detection of blood disorders.
• Interpret morphologic findings on bone marrow biopsies and document findings.
• Consult with other physicians and participate in audits and education activities.

Skills

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Job description

At ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, we’re building the future of medical oncology, right now. As part of one of the country’s most dynamic and forward-thinking health systems, you’ll have access to fellowships, full-spectrum ancillary services, and an academic environment that supports both clinical excellence and personal growth.

If you are ready to join a healthcare system with a rapidly expanding footprint, broadening its reach across the region and deepening its investment in cancer services, while making meaningful impact in patients’ lives, you belong here at ChristianaCare.

Clinical Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting physical examinations and analyzing a patient’s medical history, studying blood samples, and identifying white and red blood cell abnormalities and analyzing patient historical data and using data to make informed decisions.
• Study lab tests, CAT scans and MRIs for more accurate diagnosis.
• Testing and diagnosing patients.
• Performing bone marrow aspirations for the detection of blood disorders.
• Analyzing blood samples and identifying white or red blood cell abnormalities.
• Treating diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, leukemia.
• Administering chemotherapy for the treatment of lymphoma or leukemia.
• Treating blood-clotting disorders.
• Consulting with other medical professionals in difficult cases.
• Interpret and diagnosis morphologic findings on bone marrow biopsy specimens. Document pathologic findings.
• Support Department of Medicine in any audit/review of documentation.
• Contributes effectively to other inter-disciplinary team activities such as peer review sessions and other education and quality activities.
• Adhere to all American Board of Internal Medicine and Hematology criteria for knowledge, guidelines, interpretation of guidelines and execution of guidelines.
• Develops and monitors a personal continuing education strategy

Why Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute

Multidisciplinary Disease Site Centers that include a team of specialists whom a patient can see all in one visit, including a surgeon, a medical oncologist or hematologist and a radiation oncologist along with subspecialists who will work together to provide their patients with the optimal treatment plan targeted to their specific disease.

• Our cancerclinical trialsprogramis one of a select group of research centers in the country that participate in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Oncology Research Program.
• OurBreast Centerfeatures Delaware’s only dedicated breast MRI scanner, and theCenter for Breast Reconstructionis the first in Delaware to offer the full breadth of breast reconstruction options, including state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques.
• Our advanced Genetic Counseling & Gene Testing programs support personal cancer risk assessment and treatment options as well as familial risk assessment to help support diagnostic screening and referrals based on your personal and family medical history.
• We are the only institution in the state the provides Gynecologic Oncology services to woman in the state who are diagnosed with gynecologic cancers.
• HFGCCRI offers the only Bone Marrow Transplant and CAR T Cell service in Delaware, so patients do not need to leave the state for care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus incentives, loan repayment eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), plus sign-on bonus
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Generous Time Away from Practice (TAP) program for CME, planned, and unplanned time off.
• 403(b) (with company match), 457b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Robust employee wellness program including a variety of membership and discount options.

Position Qualifications

• BC/BE Hematology & Medical Oncology
• Must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Delaware and Maryland and meet credentialing requirements

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.

ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.

Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.

Annual Compensation Range

Annual Compensation Range $387,363.00 - $639,034.00

The above compensation range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting for full-time hours in the respective specialty. The actual compensation within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation the fair market value for physician services in the relevant specialty and the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, credentials, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. The compensation range listed may encompass various forms of applicable compensation for this position, including, but not limited to, productivity incentives, value-based incentives and other ancillary forms of compensation dependent upon operational factors such as hours worked, call coverage and other factors. ChristianaCare will offer compensation at an appropriate point within the above range or, less frequently, may offer a level of compensation outside the listed range as warranted by the circumstances.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jun 30, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/