Hematology/Oncology Opening in Tyler, TX
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
Tyler, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Hematology Oncology Physician opening in Tyler, TX**
- 1.5 hr from Dallas
- 1.5 hr from Shreveport
*Medical group seeking full time, permanent BE/BC Hematology Oncologist in Tyler, TX*
**About the Job**
- Join our team 11 Medical Oncologists, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and 3 Radiation Oncologists.
- This is an academic opportunity to join the university hospital serving East Texas and beyond.
- BC in Medical Oncology (required), Internal Medicine (preferred), and Hematology (preferred)
- Eligible for licensure in Texas.
- Excellent communication skills
- Team oriented and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a growing academic environment
**Position Details
- 20+ patients/day
- Monday-Friday, optional outpatient clinic opportunities
- 1 weekend on-call every 9 weeks
- Infusion Center
- Pharmacy offering oral oncolytic medication, dedicated oncology pharmacist
- 340B drug pricing program
- Oncology Research department and Genetics program
- Survivorship program, Palliative care program, Psychosocial program
- On-site registered dietician
**Medical Center Details**
Medical Center is the 502-bed flagship facility of the East Texas system, which is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 50 physician clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1. As a partner with the University of Texas System, Medical Center is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component of Medical Center and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry.
**Location**
Tyler is an affordable metropolitan city of over 190,000 offering cultural diversity, a major university campus, a healthy range of medium to large size businesses, and is known for its rolling hills, forested landscapes, lakes, pine trees, Rose Garden, and a number of arts and educational venues. Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana are within 90 minutes driving time from Tyler
- Outstanding area public and private schools high test scores
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities
- A family-oriented lifestyle
- The many lakes, tall pines and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation
- Affordable housing and low cost of living
- Various lifestyle choices for living lake front, historical homes, or suburban all within 10 to 15 minutes from the clinic/hospital
- No state income tax