A large healthcare system seeks a Hematologist/Oncologist to work in the West Plains, MO area! Live in the Ozarks of Missouri!!

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Jon Crosby

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Join us in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks! We are seeking a compassionate, BE/BC Oncologist or Hematology Oncologist to join two other Hem Oncs in a thriving practice in West Plains, MO. You’ll discover a quality lifestyle in a breathtaking location. Come see firsthand why our strong community atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, top-quality education, safe setting, and soul-soothing beauty draw in people from around the country.

We are expanding and renovating its Multi-Disciplinary Cancer Center which currently consists of 2 Medical Oncologists and 1 Radiation Oncologist. Construction will consist of a new infusion center expanded to 21 chairs, and the center will have its own pharmacist. We are approved for the 340B drug discount program. The preferred candidate will have an interest in palliative medicine and willing to see a significant volume of Hematology.

Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and value learning and growth!

Company:

• Committed to providing the best and safest care, while creating a warm, inviting environment for their patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Innovative staff and treatment modalities and wonderful teamwork that is focused on patient safety
• Has over 1,000 employees, serving an eight-county area in south-central Missouri and north-central Arkansas
• Has a 100+-bed acute care hospital, eight family medicine clinics, and 15 specialty clinics, along with complete rehabilitation and home care services
• Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations

Hematologist/Oncologist Benefits and Features:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation reimbursement offered
• Student loan support available up to $100,000.
• Up to $4,500 for CME’s and professional license fees, dues, and journals.
• Ozarks Healthcare provides Malpractice at $2 mill per occurrence/ $6 mill aggregate.
• Health, dental, vision, life, long and short term disability, AD&D,
• 403B matching up to 3% after one year.
• 457 plan “Top Hat Plan” max contribution of $18,000 per year.
• 40 days annual PTO which includes holidays, CME’s and sick days

Hematologist/Oncologist Role :

• Approximately 450 new cancer cases per year
• Strong, robust Oncology program has grown 5% per year for the last 10 years.
• Strong Primary Care base
• Cardiothoracic surgeon and Neurosurgeon available
• Call is 1:3
• Support staff includes: 1 nurse, front desk staff, 1 NP, 6 infusion-certified RN’s
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State-of-the-Art Equipment including:

• Veran “Peripheral” Lung Navigation System for bronchoscopy and needle localization
• Olympus Endobronchial Ultrasound System
• Olympus 4mm and Pentax 5 mm Bronchoscopes
• Varian Linear Accelerator with 3D, IMRT, and SBRT treatment capabilities
• GE – Large Bore 4D CT for motion management evaluation of lung tumors

West Plains, MO is in an underserved area and we do accept J1 and H1B applicants. We are also located in the Delta Regional Authority which has no limit on J1 waivers and there is no waiver application deadline.

Background:

Hematologist/Oncologist -BE/BC

About the Area:

West Plains, MO, located in south-central Missouri, is nestled within the “Heart of the Ozarks”, (near Springfield & Branson, MO). Whether you’re looking for big-city conveniences, entertainment, and amenities or the appeal of small-town values and charms – an A-Plus education for your children or a place to build your practice and watch it grow – you’ll find it here, in West Plains.

West Plains is the county seat of Howell County and has a population of 12,000. This is a 7.7% increase since 2000. The largest city within a 100-mile radius, West Plains is the trade center for south-central Missouri. More than 125,00 people shop in the area and retail sales have averaged an 8 percent growth rate annually, pumping 225 million dollars into the local economy.

West Plains, Mo. has been selected as one of America’s 10 Best Small Towns in 2013 by [Register to View] a national website that ranks America’s most livable small and mid-sized cities based on quality of life. [Register to View] referenced West Plains’ ability to attract “nature lovers, entrepreneurs, and families searching for an authentic small-town” as one of the reasons for its selection. It also mentioned the city’s Ozarks Small Business Incubator and its Governor’s Award recognition, the city’s extensive park system, the historic downtown Courthouse Square, the West Plains Civic Center, the city’s antique stores, the annual Old-Time Music/Ozark Heritage Festival, and its proximity to rivers, lakes, and streams.

Other national accolades:

• 2013 #9 Best Small Town in America by Livability.com
• 2014 MSU-WP #6 Best Community College by Washington Monthly
• 2014 West Plains School District -Top 10 Percent Missouri Academic Performance
• 2014 Old-Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival Top 100 Event by American Bus Association
• 2015 Top 10 Missouri Commuter Cities by Obrella
• 2015 Top 10 Best Towns for Retirees in Missouri by Niche.com
• 2015 Top 20 Best Towns to Raise a Family in Missouri by Niche.com
• 2015 Top 25 Best Small Towns in Missouri by Niche.com