Hematology Oncology Physician Opportunity

Clinical practice, supervising and teaching fellows, residents, and medical students.

Conduct rounds with fellows, residents, and medical students in inpatient settings.

Provide consultation in Hematology-Oncology, both for diagnosis and treatment in the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Share attending call responsibilities, covering some nights, weekends, and holiday calls as needed.

Works as a member of Specialty Care, multidisciplinary health care team that collaborates with other members of the team to provide care to Veterans.

Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services and order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.

Validate the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment.

Conduct patient follow-up as appropriate for health promotion and disease prevention.

Include patient, family, and caregivers in planning care and establishing realistic, measurable goals for health maintenance/improvement.

Record/document health appraisal information, clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management and the therapeutic outcomes, medication orders, diagnostic tests, referral consultations, accomplishing all using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS) daily.

Exhibit leadership in initializing changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and studies.

Stay informed on developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing education.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Requirements:

MD/DO

BE/EC in Hematology Oncology

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC

Full and unrestricted license from ANY state

US Citizenship

Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

Highlights of this position include:

Experience Based Salary $320,000-$350,000

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM: Periodic on Call: Nights, Weekends, Holidays: Clinicals once per month at the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Jackson, TN.

CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (Must be Board Certified)

Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage

Recruitment Incentive (highly qualified candidates)

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Possible

Opportunity to attend multiple tumor boards weekly and be a part of clinical research trials

Faculty Appointment-University of TN Health Science Center

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

We Offer:

Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days

Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match

No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Clinical research opportunities and academic affiliation

Compensation Points:

Production Incentives, Continuing Medical Education, Retirement Package, Cost of Living, Health Insurance