Medical Oncologist/Hematologist

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $25K

Medical, dental, vision, pension, life

Disability insurance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Generous PTO and CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Altoona invites applications for a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network. This practice offers outpatient and inpatient care, access to numerous clinical trials, and a collaborative team of clinicians and support staff.

The successful candidate will have PA licensure, board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology, and may require visa sponsorship discussions. Work hours are 8–5, with on-call duties shared among physicians.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology.
• Candidates requiring a J-1 visa waiver or H-1B sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy medical oncology/hematology practice on the UPMC Altoona campus.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient medical oncology/hematology care, including chemotherapy.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nurses, lab and pharmacy staff; participate in clinical trials.
• Work Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm with on-call coverage shared among physicians.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pennsylvania medical license

Board certified/eligible: Medical Oncology and/or Hematology

Job description

Join a growing program in the world renowned UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona!

UPMC Altoona is currently seeking a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join our UPMC Hillman Cancer Team! We are seeking physicians with excellent clinical skills, interested in delivering high quality care and participating in numerous clinical trials available throughout the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network. Successful candidates should have or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license and be board certified/board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology. Candidates requiring a J-1 visa waiver or H-1B sponsorship following a J-1 waiver are welcome to apply. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

The candidate will join as the fourth physician in a busy medical oncology practice in a spacious, new center on the UPMC Altoona hospital campus, offering the latest medical oncology treatments and clinical trials. Physicians in the practice are well supported as part of an integrated, physician-led network of clinicians. Work with an experienced team of medical oncologists/hematologists, advance practice providers, specialized oncology nurses, lab, pharmacy and support staff. Enjoy unprecedented growth in a practice that includes outpatient and inpatient medical consults, chemotherapy, lab and supportive therapy visits. Care is provided in the clinic and hospital Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. On-call coverage is shared between physician colleagues.

What We Offer

• $500K base plus wRVU bonus
• Partnership track, no buy in
• $25K signing bonus
• Outstanding benefit package including family health, dental, vision, pension, and life & disability insurance
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Generous PTO and CME allowance

About Our Community

Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with several major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2-4-hour drive, including Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. The historic Omni Bedford Springs resort is a short drive from Altoona. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists, and an active social scene are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus. With affordable living, a welcoming community, and easy access to Pittsburgh and surrounding cities, Altoona is an ideal place to live, work and grow your career.

About UPMC Altoona

UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 40+ hospital network) is a 400-bed tertiary hospital serving central Pennsylvania, with over 400 physicians on the medical staff. UPMC Altoona is a level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center with comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, interventional neurology, robotics, behavioral health, vascular and wound care. Hospitalists and intensivists provide 24/7 inpatient care.

About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, one of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the United States and Western Pennsylvania's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center has a strong commitment to clinical, translational, and basic science research, residency education, and community outreach. We pride ourselves on the exceptional level of cancer care we are able to provide each patient - whether they are seen at our primary location in Shadyside, PA, or at one of our more than 70 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland. Each location provides UPMC Hillman Cancer Center care through personnel and technology linkages, so wherever your patients are treated, they can be confident the most advanced cancer diagnosis and treatments are available.

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