Medical Hematology Oncologist (GI) - Faculty

USA Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alabama seeks a Medical/Hematology Oncologist to lead the GI program. This role involves clinical responsibilities, teaching medical students and residents, and research in GI oncology. The ideal candidate must be board certified or eligible and have an interest in GI oncology. This position also requires participation in tumor boards and developing relationships for referrals. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in medical oncology required.
• Clinical and research focus on GI oncology.
• Ability to teach fellows and residents as part of faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GI program at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute.
• Attend tumor boards and establish a GI oncology tumor board.
• Provide clinics in medical oncology with subspecialty emphasis.

Skills

Board certification in medical oncology

Interest in GI oncology

Experience with electronic medical records

Education

Medical degree

Curriculum vitae required

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

Medical/Hematology Oncologist

This position is for a medical oncologist/hematologist with clinical and research focus on GI oncology who will lead the GI program at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in medical oncology and have an interest in GI oncology. 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 GI 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 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 GU oncology.
• Attending tumor boards with GI oncology patients and eventually establishing a GI oncology tumor board. Also to attend tumor boards for other specialties at USA Health MCI.
• Performing outreach to community GI 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

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