Hematology Oncology Physician in the Blue Ridge

Responsibilities

• 4-day work weeks, staggering hours
• Mainly outpatient
• Inpatient consults 24/7 availability, on-call MD Call is 1:7
• Team: APP oversight, 1 NP to 1 MD (goal)
• Very competent clerical and support staff to include oncology navigators, clinical trials, social work, financial assistance for patient.
• Strong relationship with Radiation Oncology, surgeons, pathology, radiology
• Seasoned nursing staff and chemo staff, Emergency protocols in place for ADRs
• Strong support from administration and leadership
• Opportunity for leadership role in practice
• Unique to this role: Tumor Board – one MD represents Hem/Onc Weekly – Breast Tumor Conference (1 hour) and Thoracic Tumor Conference (30 mins) Monthly – GU Tumor Conference (1 hour) and GYN Tumor Conference (often cancelled for low number of patients)
• Clinical Trials PET CT on site
• Laboratory services: hematology studies, chemistries, urine, occult blood, iSTAT creatinine, HCGs, Mags, uric acid, phosphorus, LDH, iron studies, ferritin and tumor markers are sent outs
• Intensive onboarding program using the Varian documentation system, dragon dictation, electronic order entry

Qualifications

• Completion of medical degree and residency/fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology
• MD/DO with certification by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board in physician's primary specialty
• Must be board certified or in the process of certifying