Physician Hematology/Oncology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Hematology/Oncology opening in North Carolina - Located in Lenoir, NC - Charlotte 70m - Permanent position - Full-time 36 patient contact hours required per week at minimum - Compassionate team of one Hem/Onc physician, three APPs, a Radiation Oncologist and 40+ support staffEstablished in 2006, the Cancer Center is a well-regarded resource serving the residents of Caldwell County and beyond. Offices are located on two ends of the county to reduce the amount of travel for patients.This is a growing practice with the need to add an additional provider, anticipated caseloads per provider is 15-20 per day.Consistently in the 99th percentile for patient satisfactionInfusion services on-site requiring supervision, Pharmacy on-site for sterile compounding, Lab on-site for quick lab resultsBi-weekly Tumor Boards offers multidisciplinary collaborationIn addition to clinical responsibilities covering outpatient, inpatient and ED consults, the position will be expected to spend approximately 10% of their time in program development capacities, with special emphasis on enhancing access to clinical trials in collaboration with the Cancer Center. They will also be expected to champion initiatives to streamline oncology care across medical disciplines, ensure patient-centered and evidence-based oncology care, and collaborate with community providers to maximize retention of patientsLifestyle, Scenery, Recreation, Friendship, Professional CareerHave it ALL! - Centrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina70 minute travel time each to: Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem; and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock - Temperate climate with 4 seasons - Natural scenic beauty in Wilson Creek Gorge, a Wild and Scenic River & Blue Ridge Parkway - Proximity to higher education opportunities: Appalachian State University in Boone, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC; Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson, NC; and an excellent pre-K 12 public school system that includes an Early College High School.