Hematology/Oncology Opening in Knoxville, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Hematology/Oncology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/24
**Hem/Onc Medical Director opening in Knoxville, TN**
- 150 miles from Nashville, TN
**About this Opportunity**
- Seeking a Medical Director to lead its growing team of medical oncologists/hematologists and advanced practice providers
- The Medical Director will be responsible for providing clinical oversight of the group and medical oncology program.
- In collaboration with the cancer program senior leadership team, the Medical Director will lead efforts to increase integration and alignment of medical oncology services across all facilities.
- More specific responsibilities include:
- Lead recruitment, retention, mentorship, quality, and growth management for physicians and APP
- Represent medical oncology services across the system, both inpatient and outpatient, to other physician groups and to executive leadership of facilities and service lines
- Be a major contributor to strategic initiatives for medical oncology
- Act as the public face for general marketing, public events, and physician-group relations
- Head efforts to integrate, align, and standardize operations
- Lead quality and safety program for medical oncology
- Ensure physician presence in all medical oncology leadership meetings, clinical decision making
- Participate in the development of policies, procedures, continuing education programs, and training of providers and staff
- Participate in budget planning and prioritization
- In addition to administrative duties, the Medical Director is expected to practice at least 3 days per week in clinic initially
**Qualifications:**
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology
- Minimum of 7 years clinical experience
- Previous leadership experience
- Tennessee Medical License-eligible
**Compensation and Benefits:**
- The Medical Director will enjoy a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus
- RVU bonus potential
- Quality bonus
- Excellent benefits including CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance, and flexible relocation assistance.
**About the Group**
Regions top performing healthcare network. Headquartered in Knoxville, 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. Our specialized services include the regions largest cancer network and renowned Rehabilitation Center, dedicated to helping those recover from debilitating strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
**About Knoxville, TN**
Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Located on the TN River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is home to a vibrant downtown area, anchored by wonderful local restaurants and boutiques. Revitalized, historic neighborhoods dot the downtown landscape.
- Cost of living 15% below the nation average
- No state income tax
- Excellent public school, most ranking in the list of top ten schools statewide
- Private K-12 schools (including Christian, Catholic, and Montessori), University of TN, and numerous
community colleges and technical program.