Physician - Hematology/Oncology

ochsner; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tail malpractice insurance

Paid vacation, CME

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology/Oncology physician to join a respected cancer program. The role combines inpatient and outpatient care with a multidisciplinary team and dedicated support staff.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with specialists, and participating in ongoing clinical research efforts within the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center network.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hematology/Oncology.
• Current medical license in Louisiana or eligible.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient oncology settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical research and cancer-care initiatives within the Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center network.

Skills

Board Certified Hem/Onc

Board Eligible Hem/Onc

Education

MD/DO in Oncology

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Physician – Hem/Onc

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hem/Onc physician in Slidell, La. Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center is the leading clinical oncology program in the Gulf South Region. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to cancer research and new cancer treatment developments, with more clinical trials than anywhere else in the region. Our multi-disciplinary approach, advanced technologies, and focus on clinical research and our Center for Innovative Cancer Therapies Program, define our approach to cancer care. Over the last 5 years, Ochsner Health has invested more than $135M in facilities and technology across the Ochsner Cancer Institute reflecting our commitment to leading cancer care in the region and beyond. These projects have included a 115,000 ft2 expansion to the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, the new St Tammany Cancer Center in Covington, and the expansion of the Baton Rouge Cancer Center.

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of only sevenMD Anderson Cancer Centerpartners in the country and the only one in Louisiana. It joins a collaborative network of hospitals and health care systems dedicated to advancingMD Anderson’smission to improve the quality and accessibility of cancer care and research. As such, OchsnerMD Andersonpatients in southeastern Louisiana receive care based on the same protocols and practice standards provided atMD Andersonin Houston, Texas, and benefit from integration with its clinicians and researchers. OchsnerMD Andersonexperts adhere to the philosophy, process and guidelines ofMD Anderson’sclinical leadership, and they provide a full range of multidisciplinary care options, including medical oncology, surgery and radiation.

Position Highlights

• Joined by a 9-physician group and 4 APPs
• Call: Every 9-11 weeks during the weekend (Friday-Sunday) then during the week it is by phone only (5pm-8pm).
• No pediatrics
• Schedule: 36 hours of patient contact and 4 hours of indirect patient care.
• This will be an inpatient and outpatient practice.
• Dedicated support staff and team for the physician, patient, and their families.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why Choose Ochsner Health

• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

The Northshore region, near Mandeville, Slidell and Covington, LA, located north of Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. The Northshore Region, located in St Tammany Parish, just 30 miles from New Orleans, offers a family oriented low cost of living location with easy access to all the amenities of a city. Known for its many recreational programs for both adults and kids, excellent parks, frequent festivals and community events throughout the year, the Northshore has continued to attract residents to the growing area. Additionally, St Tammany Parish is ranked #1 for its outstanding, award winning public school system.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.