Medical Oncologist

Navista; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

FlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Navista, a physician-led oncology practice alliance, seeks an MD/PhD oncologist/hematologist to lead patient care across multiple sites in Louisiana. The role emphasizes treatment planning, patient communication, and collaboration with a broad team.

The position requires board certification/eligibility, a current state license, and commitment to ongoing education. Anticipated compensation reflects a salary range with WRVU productivity.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD with oncology training (or hematology-oncology).
• Board certified or eligible in hematology/oncology with a state license in good standing.
• If board eligible, willing to take and pass boards within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret clinical, genomic and efficacy data.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.
• Effective communication with patients, technicians and clinic team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Physician to complete privileging, credentialing and licensing applications as required.

Responsibilities

• Discuss treatment options with patients and assist in managing side effects and symptoms.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and center team members.
• Handle stressful situations and provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Document and coordinate treatment plans for each patient.
• Perform administrative tasks such as keeping patient notes and records updated, writing prescriptions and monitoring treatment plans.
• Respond promptly to patient and referring physician needs and concerns.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among clinicians and clinic staff.
• Comply with credentialing, quality assurance and utilization review criteria.
• Adhere to code of conduct and compliance program requirements.
• Maintain ethics and scope of practice per professional and company standards.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain clinical competency.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical data interpretation

Stress management

Team collaboration

Medical equipment proficiency

Education

MD or MD/PhD in oncology/hematology-oncology

Board certified/eligible in hematology/oncology

State medical license in good standing

Willing to enter boards within 12 months

Job description

We believe in the power of community oncology to support patients through their cancer journeys. As an oncology practice alliance comprised of more than 100 providers across 50 sites, Navista provides the support community practices need to fuel their growth—while maintaining their independence.

Major Responsibilities

• Work with patients to discuss and understand treatment options and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of the treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and center team members.
• Capable of handling stressful situations, making informed decisions and giving emotional support to patients and their families.
• Document and coordinate treatment plans for each patient.
• Perform administrative tasks, such as keeping patients notes and records updated, writing prescriptions, providing education information to patients and monitoring treatment plans.
• Respond to patient and referring physician needs and concerns regarding patients’ treatment as expeditiously as possible.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians and team members of the clinics.
• Comply with all credentialing, quality assurance and utilization review criteria that are adopted by the Company.
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct and compliance program requirements.
• Comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding medical record documentation and coding accuracy standards established by the Company.
• Maintain values consistent with the profession’s code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, company standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education programs that are required to maintain clinical competency.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• MD or MD/PhD with medical training specifically in oncology and or hematology-oncology.
• Must be Board certified and/or Board eligible in hematology/oncology with a state license in good standing.
• If Board eligible, must be willing to take the boards and successfully pass within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret clinical, genomic and efficacy data.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, technicians, fellow medical professionals and other clinic team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Physician shall be compliant to complete and clear necessary privileging, credentialing, and licensing applications to remain in good standing in accordance with the bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Group and all hospitals in which the physician holds clinical privileges.

Anticipated pay range: $ 400,000 - $ 500,000 (+ WRVU productivity)

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave

Application window anticipated to close: 1/1/2027.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.