Physician - Hematology / Oncology

320 Crescent City Physicians, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent City Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Hematology & Oncology Physician to join our growing team in New Orleans, LA.

You will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders, developing individualized care plans within a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will have MD/DO training, completed residency, and fellowship in hematology/medical oncology preferred, plus board certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency completed (accredited).
• Fellowship in hematology and medical oncology preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and managing malignant and benign hematologic disorders preferred.
• Current Louisiana medical licensure or eligibility.
• Board certified or board eligible in hematology and medical oncology.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Excellent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate with nurses, APPs, pharmacists, social workers, and other care team members.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation and medical records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision making

Evidence-based medicine

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency completed (accredited)

Fellowship in Hematology & Medical Oncology preferred

Louisiana medical licensure or eligibility

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology & Medical Oncology

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Hematology & Oncology Physician Crescent City Physicians, Inc. | LCMC Health New Orleans, Louisiana

At Crescent City Physicians, Inc., we are dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care throughout every stage of the oncology journey. We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Hematology & Oncology Physician to join our growing team and help deliver comprehensive care to patients facing complex hematologic and oncologic conditions. This is an opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine while working alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes, advancing treatment options, and providing a supportive experience for patients and their families.

Why Join Us?

As a Hematology & Oncology Physician, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while delivering comprehensive cancer care in a collaborative environment. You'll work with experienced providers, advanced practice clinicians, nursing staff, and support teams dedicated to excellence in patient care. Whether managing newly diagnosed cancer patients, overseeing active treatment plans, or providing long-term survivorship care, you'll make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.

Your Everyday Patient Care

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing the latest evidence-based practices.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, routine examinations, and follow-up visits.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
• Respond to patient calls, messages, and clinical concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation and medical records.
• Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately in accordance with organizational policies.
• Identify signs of abuse or neglect and report concerns according to established guidelines.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Consult with and provide medical supervision to clinical staff as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, social workers, and other care team members to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support care initiatives focused on quality, safety, patient experience, and operational excellence.

Patient Access

• Participate in an equitable physician call schedule.
• Maintain patient access through appointment availability and timely follow-up care.
• Support efficient clinic operations and patient throughput.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety, infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory standards.
• Implement standard and transmission-based precautions in accordance with organizational policies.
• Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, visitors, and team members.
• Report safety concerns and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Medical Director Responsibilities (If Applicable)

• Support provider compliance with patient access and patient care standards.
• Collaborate with administration regarding provider concerns, initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Participate in provider evaluations and performance reviews.
• Assist with development and management of provider schedules and call coverage.

Qualifications

• Education Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Experience Successful completion of an accredited residency program.
• Fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology preferred.
• Experience in the diagnosis and management of malignant and benign hematologic disorders preferred.
• Licensure & Certifications Current Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility for licensure).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a collaborative physician who combines clinical excellence with compassion. You understand that cancer care extends beyond treatment plans and laboratory results—it requires empathy, trust, and meaningful connections with patients and families. You are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes while contributing to a culture of teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care.

About Crescent City Physicians, Inc.

As part of LCMC Health, Crescent City Physicians delivers outstanding care across the Greater New Orleans region. Our providers are committed to improving the health of our communities through clinical excellence, innovation, and a personalized approach to patient care.

WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Touro Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one‑size‑fits‑all, think one‑of‑a‑kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

About LCMC Health

One‑of‑a‑kind care comes from one‑of‑a‑kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra‑extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.