Mercy Health Physicians Lorain (MHPL) is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Medical Oncologist to provide compassionate, high quality and personalized care to the residents of the greater Cleveland area.

Opportunity Details:

• Mercy Health Physicians-Lorain is seeking a Medical Oncologist to establish an employed medical oncology practice for the market. This position is a truly unique opportunity to improve the health of this community and break down health disparities. This position is also uncommon in that it will provide the right candidate the opportunity to lead the development of a brand-new service. It is primarily clinical but will also include relationship building with referring physicians, participation in tumor board and the promotion of cancer screenings and other healthy lifestyle habits in the community. A physician could expect a 60% oncology, 40% hematology split
• Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to develop and strengthen the cancer treatment team. Board certification or eligibility required.
• The care team at includes an on-site breast surgeon, two general surgeons, thoracic surgeon, colorectal surgeon, pulmonology, gastroenterology and pathology. Team includes a growing number of primary care, specialty care providers, nurse practitioners and ancillary personnel including dietician and social workers.
• Located on Mercy Health Lorain Hospital property, infusion services offered include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and a broad array of oral chemotherapy drugs.
• Mercy Health is committed to increasing offerings for multidisciplinary site-specific tumor boards and multidisciplinary care.
• Prior experience with research and clinical trials a positive.
• This is a wonderful chance to enjoy a community practice, with big city co-location, in a supportive environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and meeting daily clinical challenges.
• This is a hospital employment opportunity and there are no overhead or buy-in requirements.
• Mercy Health – Lorain is both CoC and NAPBC accredited.

Benefits:

• Up to $150,000 sign on/med ed loan repayment
• Highly competitive salary
• Relocation
• $10,000 annual CME stipend
• 403B with employer matching and 457 retirement plans
• Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) employer contribution to a retirement fund
• Group disability coverage, and other benefits!

Mercy Health Lorain is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States. As a part of a faith-based health system, Mercy Health Lorain has two hospitals: one, a critical access hospital, and the other, a full-service hospital with a Level III Trauma Center. The Mercy Health Lorain market provides high quality, comprehensive care to the region through multiple services such as a regional cancer center, acute and subacute inpatient beds, endoscopy center, wound care center, homecare and hospice services, along with a full spectrum of outpatient ancillary services.

Community:

Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain County, 30 miles west of Cleveland, Lorain has a great mix of urban, suburban and rural communities. The newly restored Lakeview Park and Beach in Lorain hosts several triathlons and marathons, and the delightful lake environment offers excellent fishing, kayaking, and activities for the entire family.

Highlights

• 30-minute drive to Cleveland or Sandusky
• Beautiful lakeside communities
• Convenient to parks, recreation, shopping
• Close to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
• Desired suburban communities with strong schools