Lead Radiation Oncolgist for new Western Kentucky facility

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiation Oncologist to lead its new facility in Western Kentucky. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated medical oncology team and contribute to the growth of an integrated cancer program. With a commitment to professional development and leadership opportunities, this position promises a fulfilling career path. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including income guarantees, student loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance. Experience life in a vibrant community with access to outdoor activities, arts, and a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Student loan forgiveness

Paid CME

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Medical malpractice insurance

Tail coverage

Qualifications

• Seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiation Oncologist.
• Experience in integrated cancer programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a growing oncology program and partner with a medical team.
• Contribute to the development of a state-of-the-art cancer center.

Skills

Radiation Oncology

Leadership Development

Patient Care

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Radiation Oncology

Job description

Lead Radiation Oncologist for new Western Kentucky facility

Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Radiation Oncologist to join a growing program. The candidate would be partnering with a medical oncology team with roots in the region for over thirty years.

The system is committed to growth in the oncology program, with the recent completion of a state-of-the-art full-service cancer center. This will include development and growth in all areas to create an integrated cancer program. The program is an affiliate of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network with all the advantages of an academic program affiliation.

We offer a competitive Compensation Package Including:

1. 2 Year Income Guarantee with Excellent Income Potential
2. Enhanced Benefit Package
3. Significant student loan forgiveness program
4. Paid CME and relocation assistance
5. Sign on bonus
6. Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Medical Malpractice Insurance
7. Tail Coverage

Lourdes at a glance:

Lourdes is an integrated health system with a 45-acre campus and off-site locations including: Lourdes Hospital, Lourdes Medical Pavilion, Marshall Nemer Pavilion, Home Health/Hospice and Mercy Medical Associates. Lourdes has extended the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities for more than 100 years.

Lourdes is a 379 licensed-bed facility accredited by The Joint Commission (JC), which offers Kentucky's only twin hybrid operating room. Lourdes offers the latest treatments in the following services: Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health Center, Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Laboratory and Pathology, Little Miracles Birthing Center, Pastoral Care, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Sleep Center, Surgery Center, and Wound Care.

Leadership Opportunities:

Our medical group is a physician-led organization that is committed to the professional development of our clinicians. We offer leadership development programs and empower our physicians to take an active role in leading our system.

Mercy Health Physicians-Kentucky at a glance:

1. Nearly 150 Providers
2. Medical staff and advanced practice staff of 275 representing 35 specialties
3. 400 Associates
4. 25 Practice Locations including 8 Primary Care Locations
5. 370,000 Annual Visits
6. 50,000 in-panel patients
7. Service area of 460,000

You will enjoy your time off also with:

1. Trendy downtown with unique restaurants, shops, and farmer's market
2. State parks, including two of the nation's largest man-made lakes offer boating, fishing, and hiking.
3. $44 million Performing Arts Center and Broadway shows
4. Nationally recognized artist district
5. Main street listed as one of Five Most Romantic Main streets in the nation
6. Named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People which starts with excellent public and private schools
7. Nashville two-hour drive and St. Louis two- and half-hour drive
8. Jet Service from Paducah to Charlotte

About Lourdes Hospital

Lourdes serves as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Lourdes offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).