Physician - Division Chief of Hematology Oncology - Full Time Academic

About the role

We're seeking a Division Chief of Hematology Oncology to lead the medical oncology division at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport. The successful candidate will have both clinical and research focuses, coordinate and integrate core mission areas with the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center and the Cancer Service Line, and foster outstanding clinical operations, program development, and coordination across practice locations.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for physician and clinical operations, program development specific to medical oncology and oversee the medical oncology division.
• Work in clinics in medical oncology with disease specific subspecialty emphasis four days/week. Meet productivity and quality metrics adjusted for administrative duties.
• Commit to providing a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Participate in call as required for patient care.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty.
• Attend tumor boards as indicated and attend tumor boards for other specialties at MCI.
• Develop relationships with community physicians to generate referrals. Work with business development liaison to create a referral strategy.

Requirements

• Board certified in medical oncology/hematology and at least 5-7 years of practice as a medical oncologist or hematologist.
• Previous administrative experience is required.
• Research experience with national funding preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, clinical, and teaching skills.
• A commitment to the broad mission of the Hematology/Oncology Division.

Skills

• Motivate and lead a division towards improved research productivity through mentorship and teamwork.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training.
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Optional Retirement Plans.