Board Certified/Board Eligible MD with 2-3 years' experience.
Currently active full unrestricted Oregon Medical license or ability to obtain.
Current DEA license or eligible to obtain.
Strong technical/computer skills and EMR experience required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task.
Empathetic nature to guide patients through cancer care.
Emotional resilience to handle delivering difficult news.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
Implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress as a key member of the care team.
Promote and utilize approved standards of care and safety protocols.
Participate in developing and evaluating standard operating procedures.
Function collaboratively with the APP team.
Order diagnostic tests to confirm patient diagnoses.
Provide detailed information to patients about their conditions and treatment options.
Manage cancer-related pain and symptoms to maintain patient quality of life.
Benefits
Competitive pay and sign-on bonus.
Relocation package available.
CME reimbursement.
6 weeks vacation per year of service.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
401k with employer contributions.
Company paid malpractice coverage.
Reimbursement for professional memberships.
Supportive and appreciative workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Description
We are currently looking for a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our practice in Newport/Lincoln City, Oregon.
Position Overview
Hematology and Oncology inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic care
Within our hematology and oncology service line, we have an established team of 8 Partner Physicians, and 6 Associate Physicians
We enjoy strong relationships with Salem Hospital, Samaritan Health Services, Legacy Hospitals, Willamette Valley Hospital and other supporting community practices
Our physicians that practice within the Samaritan Cancer Program get the chance to provide patients exceptional care at two clinic sites.
The Samaritan care team works alongside Samaritan Health's front line staff and OSG's excellent APP Team.
Your care team is made up of a blend of OSG and Samaritan Health staff of APPs, RNs, MAs, LCSWs, RDs, PharmDs and business office staff who handle prior authorizations, treatment infusions and oral chemotherapies, procedures, and patient communication so that you can focus on your patients
Essential Job Functions
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to accurately assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans
Participate as a key member of the patient-care team in implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress
Utilize and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and study protocols
Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of standard operating procedures
Function collaboratively with the APP team
Order tests - including biopsy, blood, and imaging - to confirm a diagnosis
Provide patients with detailed information regarding cancer, their prognosis, and possible interventions or treatment options
Develop appropriate treatment plans, with measurable goals, that provide the highest level of care while conforming to patient preference
Maintain quality of life for patients by managing cancer-related pain and the symptoms and side effects of treatment
Reassess as disease treatment progresses, and pursue alternative therapies or palliative care when necessary
Participate in training sessions and correspondence for study protocols and clinical trials, and ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained
Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 34 patient facing hours per week
Shared weeknight and weekend on call every 6th week
No weekends or holidays, unless on call
Required Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible MD with 2 -3 years' experience.
Currently active full unrestricted Oregon Medical license or ability to obtain
Current DEA license or eligible to obtain
Strong technical/computer skills and EMR experience required.
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Team player with excellent communication skills
An empathetic, compassionate nature that allows you to sensitively guide people through their course of cancer care
Emotional resilience to cope with the demands of delivering difficult news
What makes OOS different?
As a physician-owned practice, our leadership is local, and we are not constrained by large health system bureaucracy
We specialize in the latest treatments and most advanced therapies, delivering outcomes that meet or exceed even the largest cancer centers
We pride ourselves on continually improving and creating the best experience for our patients from a business office perspective
The Research department is critical to this mission because we are able to offer our patients access to novel therapies and opportunities that are unavailable outside of a clinical trial. We do this by initiating clinical trials which address the top 5 tumor sites, offering enrollment to eligible patients, and once enrolled, coordinating every aspect of the clinical trial. Our patients are closely monitored for any changes, while preventing and optimally managing any toxicities and facilitating ongoing trial participation.
Compensation/Benefits Highlights
Competitive pay, sign on bonus
Relocation package available
CME reimbursement
6 weeks time off per year of service as an Associate Physician
