Hematology/Oncology opening in: Laredo, TX
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
Laredo, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/28/24
**Hematology/Oncology Opening in Texas**
Located in Laredo, TX - San Antonio 130m
Seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology Oncology Physician to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in contributing to a thriving community with a rapidly expanding infusion center.
**Position Highlights:**
* Call Coverage: Available every other week
* Location: 2 hours from San Antonio
* Infusion Center: Managed by the hospital with a 400% growth in the past 2 years; physicians are involved in planning but do not run the center
* Rotation: IM residents rotate through inpatient rounding
* Office Space: Available
* Current Team: Joining 1 other Hem/Onc provider
* Facility: 8 patient rooms with an experienced Clinical Manager and staff
* Visa Support: Not available
* Language: Spanish is a plus
**Comprehensive Recruitment Package May Include:**
* Commencement bonus
* Potential medical education debt assistance
* Relocation, marketing, and CME allowances
* Texas does not have a personal state income tax!
**About Medical Center:**
* Facility: beautiful campus overlooking a small lake
* Beds: 326-bed licensed acute care facility
* Certifications: Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission; Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation; Bariatric program accreditation
* Specialties: Dedicated unit for bone and joint services; Level III NICU; Largest ED in the region; Level III Trauma designation
* Technology: Robotics-assisted surgery; EMR: Athena (Clinic) and Cerner (Hospital)
* Staff: 175 on Active Staff; 49 Specialties and Sub-Specialties
* Administration: Supportive and forward-looking, with a focus on helping medical staff be more successful
* Nearest Tertiary Care: San Antonio, 2 hours away, with CareFlite support
**About Laredo, TX:**
* Safety: Listed as the No. 3 Safest City in the US by the Laredo Morning Times
* Population: Approximately 275,000
* Education: Home to Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College
* Culture: Multiple historical districts, many on the National Register of Historic Places; Tecolotes Dos Laredos, the Triple-A minor league team; Family-friendly pools and parks