Oncologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking an Oncologist to join an established group in growing their comprehensive oncology program across the state of Kentucky, specifically in our London and Corbin locations. The Oncologist provides high‑quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost‑effective general oncology patient care. We offer the latest in cancer‑care technology, including indication‑specific use of the latest FDA‑approved drugs, state‑of‑the‑art linear accelerator–based radiation therapy and strong partnerships with other providers such as surgeons who use da Vinci Xi surgical system for less pain and faster recovery.

Position Overview

• Hematology‑Oncology; Oncology board required, Hematology board NOT required.
• APP support in clinic; APP sees benign hematology patients.
• Walk into existing patient panel with little to no competition in the area and a large referral base!
• Monday‑Friday schedule, NO WEEKENDS 4 administrative hours per week.
• 1:6 weekday call (phone‑only). No weekend call!
• Work at a volume that is comfortable for you. Very much a work/life balance position with the ability to be very busy if you desire.
• Be part of building a program with a strong existing foundation and a brand new cancer center!
• Visa sponsorship available.

Offer Includes

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality‑based bonus.
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign‑on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance.
• 1 week CME, $4,000.
• 33 days PTO plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage.
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health‑spending accounts, short‑term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources.
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match plus an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401(k) or pension plan.
• EPIC—electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited residency program in the U.S. or Canada.
• Successful completion of an accredited fellowship program in the U.S. or Canada.
• Open to new graduates.

License/Certification:

• Kentucky License/Eligible.
• DEA.
• Board certified in Oncology; Hematology board NOT required.

Essential Duties

• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver healthcare to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities.
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards.
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility.
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care.
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate.
• Function as an effective clinic team member.
• Meet productivity standards.
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
• Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.