Cancer Care APP in Virginia, NW of Durham
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hematology/Oncology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Location Virginia, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/09/24

Our Health institution, a Lifepoint Health Hospital in Virginia (on the NC border, NW of Durham) is growing with the addition of an employed, full-time APP to serve in the Hematologist/Oncologist service line to strengthen our established team. Those who are currently practicing or are currently in training can be considered.

Position Detail:

  • Join employed Hem/Oncs and an NP, with Radiation/Oncology on-site
  • Common Oncology scope breast, prostate, lung, colon, head/neck
  • ACOS-CoC accredited
  • Weekly tumor board meetings and clinical trial programs
  • Aria Oncology information system
  • Averaging 25-30 per day
  • 100% remote telephone shared call coverage (low call volume)
  • 95% outpatient clinic
  • 10 infusion chairs
  • Staffed with navigators, pharmacist, pharm tech, lab tech with lab draws in office, phlebotomist, office manager, clinical director (shared with radiation oncology)
  • Hospitalist group admits
  • Low turnover in the clinic with a true family atmosphere

Hospital:

A 250-bed community hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center and Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Also accredited by American College of Cardiology (ACC) Accreditation Services for Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure, accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, and is a member of the Heart Network and e Telestroke Network. The second largest employer in the City, the facility has served the community and region for more than 120 years. Since 2010 both medical students and physician residents have trained onsite through programs accredited by the AOA and ACGME.

Community:

Sitting majestically on the banks of the Dan River in the heart of southern Virginia, The town exceeds expectations with a wide variety of activities ranging from outdoor festivals and events. It has been recognized as a Playful City; a national recognition program that honors cities and towns across the nation who put their children's well-being first.
1hr to both Greensboro and Durham, NC
1.5hr to Roanoke