Physician - Division Chief of Hematology Oncology - Full Time Academic

Ochsner Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center are seeking a Division Chief of Hematology Oncology. The successful candidate will have both clinical and research focuses to lead the medical oncology division. Leadership responsibilities will include coordinating and integrating the core mission areas with the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center and the Cancer Service Line, along with the Cancer Center Director, across the breadth of the Northwest Louisiana region. The physician appointed will be expected to have strong administrative, clinical, and teaching skills, and a commitment to the broad mission of the Hematology/Oncology Division fostering outstanding clinical operations, program development, and coordination across practice locations.

Requirements

• Must be board certified in medical oncology/hematology.
• Must have been practicing as a medical oncologist or hematologist for a minimum of 5-7 years.
• Previous administrative experience is required.
• Research experience with national funding preferred.
• Ability to motivate and lead a division towards improved research productivity by mentorship and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the physician and clinical operations, program development specific to medical oncology and oversee the medical oncology division.
• Work in clinics in medical oncology with disease specific subspecialty emphasis four days/week.
• Meet productivity and quality metrics adjusted for administrative duties.
• Provide a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Participate in call as required for patient care.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty.
• Attend tumor boards as indicated and for other specialties at MCI.
• Perform outreach to community physicians to develop relationships that will generate referrals.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training.
• Generous Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Optional Retirement Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree