Hematology/Oncology Physician (MD/DO) - UNC Caldwell

Overview

Hematology & Medical Oncology Opportunity - Western, NC

UNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in the Greater Hickory Metro area of North Carolina. Our 137-bed licensed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System. We are seeking a personable and engaging hematology/oncology physician to add to our team.

Position Features

• Office location – McCreary Cancer Center, a Service of UNC Hospitals: 212 Mulberry Street SW, Lenoir, NC; 160 River Bend Drive, Granite Falls, NC
• Full-time, 36 patient contact hours required per week at minimum
• Shared evening and weekend call (virtual, not requiring physical presence on-site) every 5 weeks
• Compassionate team of one Hem/Onc physician, three APPs, a Radiation Oncologist and 40+ support staff
• 16,313 sq ft Cancer Center offering a new Linear Accelerator, CT Simulation, Infusion, Pharmacy, Lab and complete supportive services plus a 3,500 sq ft satellite facility
• Established in 2006, the Cancer Center serves Caldwell County residents and beyond; offices are located on two ends of the county to reduce travel for patients
• Growing practice with the need to add an additional provider; anticipated caseloads per provider are 15-20 per day
• Consistently in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction
• Infusion services on-site with supervision; Pharmacy on-site for sterile compounding; Lab on-site for rapid lab results
• Bi-weekly Tumor Boards for multidisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical responsibilities cover outpatient, inpatient and ED consults; approximately 10% of time in program development, with emphasis on enhancing access to clinical trials in collaboration with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Champion initiatives to streamline oncology care across medical disciplines and collaborate with community providers to maximize retention of patients within the McCreary/Caldwell UNC Health Care service area

To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]

About the Area

• Centrally located to key cities in Western North Carolina — 70 minutes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Asheville, and Winston-Salem; only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and Blowing Rock
• Temperate climate with four seasons and natural scenic beauty
• Proximity to higher education opportunities: Appalachian State University (Boone, NC); Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, NC); Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (Hudson, NC); strong public school system including Early College High School

To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
• Organization Unit: Caldwell Oncology Associates
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location: US:NC:Lenoir
• Exempt From Overtime: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity, please email [email protected].