Hematology & Oncology Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Hematology/Oncology

• Job Type: Permanent

• Location: Dothan, AL

• Service Setting: Outpatient & Inpatient Cancer Center

• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

• Coverage Period: Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri (Hours TBD)

• On-Call Shift Schedule: Shared Call

• Call Type: Rotational

• Call Ratio: 1:4

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults (general hematology/oncology)

• Patient Volume/Census: TBD

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Yes (inpatient cancer floor)

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: Hematology and oncology patients across full spectrum

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 420-bed hospital; 21 infusion rooms; dedicated inpatient oncology floors

• Trauma Level: Level 2

• Office Equipment Available: Radiation therapy and infusion center onsite; certified oncology nurses; onsite fitness facility

• Specialty Backup Available: Radiation Oncology, hospitalist support, radiology, pain management, neurosurgery

• Support Staff Available: 3 board-certified Hem/Onc physicians, certified oncology nurses, multidisciplinary cancer team

• Reason for Coverage: Practice expansion

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Highly competitive compensation package with productivity bonus

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid malpractice with tail; paid interview expenses

• Additional Benefits: $100k signing bonus, health/dental/disability/life insurance, CME/licensure allowance, student loan repayment

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Outpatient chemotherapy management

• Inpatient consults and co-management

• Hematologic evaluations and treatments

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Must be licensed or eligible in Alabama

• Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology

• Experience: Fellowship trained in Hem/Onc

• Other Qualifications: Team-oriented, able to work in collaborative environment; PSLF eligible

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in a hospital-based cancer center

• Participate in shared 1:4 call rotation

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cancer care team

• Engage in both inpatient and outpatient care delivery

• Participate in teaching and academic opportunities through affiliation with ACOM