Degree in medicine from an accredited school with a valid medical license.
2-4 years of oncology fellowship training required.
Current board certification in oncology.
Familiarity with latest oncology care standards.
Proven ability to rely on experience for clinical decision-making.
Responsibilities
Examine, diagnose, and treat cancer and blood disease.
Consult with referring physicians on patient care.
Collaborate with partner physicians for optimal treatment outcomes.
Recommend and perform diagnostic tests for accurate assessment.
Develop individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy.
Monitor patients for treatment efficacy throughout care.
Attend to patients in office and hospital settings 4-5 days a week, including on-call responsibilities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work at a new location in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Involvement in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Opportunity for professional development with ongoing education requirements.
Collaboration with physician owners to influence practice direction.
Full Job Description
Description
Highlands Oncology is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Oncologist to join our dedicated team at our new Mountain Home, Arkansas location. The ideal candidate will provide expert oncology care, including diagnosing and treating patients with cancer, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Requirements
Requires a degree in medicine from an accredited school and is licensed to practice.
Also requires an additional 2-4 years of oncology fellowship training and current board certification.
Familiarity with latest standard of care concepts, practices, and procedures within oncology.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Summary of Job duties (including, but not limited to):
Examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders and diseases related to various types of cancer and blood disease.
Consults with referring physicians.
Collaborate on cases with partner physicians as needed.
Recommends, orders, and performs diagnostic tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition.
After determining the stage of the cancer and a prognosis, develop a treatment plan for their patients, including chemotherapy and other medications.
Monitors the patient and frequently performs evaluations and testing throughout treatment to examine the efficacy of the medication or medical procedures.
Responsibilities include regularly seeing patients in the office and at the hospital four to five days a week, as well as taking call after normal office hours, including weekends and holidays, on a rotational basis.
Includes supervision of nurses and may include supervision of nurse practitioners or physician assistants and clinic administrator.
Comply with all federal and state laws and regulations related to providing healthcare services.
Meet with other physician owners and administrator on a regular basis, generally monthly, to discuss business issues of the practice.
Must complete minimum number (40) of continuing medical education hours per year.
Further expectations and information may be found in the employment contract and in Highlands Oncology policies and procedures.
