Hematology/Oncology Opening in Knoxville, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hematology/Oncology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Director of Medical Oncology & Hematology opening: Knoxville, TN**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Seeking a Medical Director to lead a growing team of medical oncologists/hematologists and advanced practice providers.
- The largest providers of cancer care in East Tennessee, with eight locations throughout the region.
- Medical Director will be responsible for the overall clinical oversight for the group and medical oncology program in collaboration with the TOG leadership team.
- This will include identifying, setting, and measuring group/program goals, ensuring patient safety and quality of care, meeting patient experience targets, management of physicians and advanced practice providers, support for clinical research development, serving as group/program clinical liaison internally and externally, and program development.
**Compensation**
- The Medical Director will enjoy a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus, RVU bonus potential, an excellent benefits package including generous CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance, and flexible relocation assistance.
**Qualifications**
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology and hematology
- Minimum of 8 years clinical experience
- Previous effective provider leadership experience
- Tennessee Medical License-eligible
**About the Medical Centers**
- One group currently is made up of 25 Providers (10 Medical Oncologists/ Hematologists, 3 GYN Oncologists, and 12 Advanced Practice Providers) covering eight locations with over 50,000 patient visits annually. Includes nine acute care hospitals, and more than 5,000 cancer cases are diagnosed annually within the health system.
- Additional six comprehensive cancer center locations serve as the regional hub for cancer care in the area.
- Offers some of the areas most advanced cancer diagnostic services and treatments, including advanced PET imaging exams, breast tomosynthesis, Gamma Knife Icon, nine state-of-the-art linear accelerators, and a robust clinical research program.
- Physicians are supported by a team of nurse navigators, dietitians, genetic counselors, clinical trials specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and counselors providing comprehensive patient care
- Several notable programs and attributes that support the program, including:
- Progressive patient support programs such as disease-specific nurse navigators, financial navigation, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer outreach services, and nutrition and social services
- Disease-specific tumor conferences and multi-disciplinary clinics
- Robust clinical research program
- Resident-trained oncology pharmacists
- Accreditation by the ACOS Commission on Cancer
- Supported by a referral base of over 300 employed Medical Group Providers
**About the Group**
- Medical Group is the regions top performing healthcare network.
- Headquartered in Knoxville, TN, we are a community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine acute-care hospitals, one behavioral health hospital, and the areas fastest growing physician practice division.
- Specialized services include the regions largest cancer network and the renowned Rehabilitation Center, dedicated to helping those recover from debilitating strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
- More than 11,000 employees, physicians, and volunteers are unified by one mission: to put our patients first every day, to strive for excellence in everything we do, and to make the Health Group the first and best choice in our region.
**Location**
- Named one of the Top 50 Places to Live in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, Knoxville is located on the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Knoxville is a unique combination of big-city excitement and small-town southern charm.
- Home to the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville has a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods and is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment.
- Knoxville is within a days drive of almost half the continental U.S. and has a modern, accessible airport with direct flights to Las Vegas, Boston, Miami and many cities in between.
- Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Knoxville is known for its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Outdoor Wilderness which boasts over 1,000 acres of outdoor recreational space and 50 miles of greenways, all within city limits.
- With over 900 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and eight nearby recreational lakes, there are plenty of opportunities to keep any outdoor enthusiast busy.
- The areas cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax.