Hematology/Oncology Physician

Description
Specialization:
Oncology
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Job Summary:
Mission Health, in affiliation with Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, is seeking an experienced Medical Oncologist to join and help lead a growing oncology program in Asheville, North Carolina. This employed opportunity offers the ability to care for a diverse cancer population across Western North Carolina while contributing to the continued expansion of comprehensive oncology services throughout the region.
Qualified Candidates

• Board certified or board eligible in Hematology/Oncology
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing oncologist required
• Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
• Incoming physicians will support both inpatient and outpatient medical oncology services
• Program is experiencing significant growth and seeks a physician ready to establish robust practice upon arrival
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary cancer care and collaboration

Practice Overview

• Comprehensive oncology program serving Western North Carolina's rapidly growing population
• Affiliated with Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, providing access to leading oncology expertise, clinical research opportunities, evidence-based treatment pathways, and innovative cancer therapies
• Opportunity to join an established cancer program with strong referral relationships throughout the region
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary specialists including:
  • Surgical oncology
  • Radiation oncology
  • Breast surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Endocrine surgery
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Nurse navigators
  • Oncology social workers
  • Palliative care specialists
• Access to tumor board participation and coordinated multidisciplinary treatment planning
• State-of-the-art oncology services and technology supporting comprehensive cancer care

Highlights & Benefits

• Employed position with HCA Healthcare
• Competitive compensation package based on MGMA benchmarks
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement planning
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Relocation assistance available

Mission Hospital

• Licensed for 853 beds and serves as the region's tertiary and quaternary referral center
• Western North Carolina's only:
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Level III Epilepsy Center
  • Level III NICU
  • Children's Hospital
• 29 operating rooms at Mission Hospital and 12 operating rooms at a nearby ambulatory surgery center
• Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence
• Recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for ten consecutive years ()
• Through its affiliation with Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, Mission Health provides access to one of the nation's most comprehensive oncology networks, connecting patients and providers to leading cancer expertise, clinical research opportunities, innovative therapies, and multidisciplinary care resources

Sarah Cannon Cancer Network

• Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, the oncology service line for HCA Healthcare, is a global leader in cancer care and research spanning 20 states and the United Kingdom, serving more than 130,000 new cancer patients annually
• Sarah Cannon unites multidisciplinary providers across geographies to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies, evidence-based treatments, and advances in cancer care
• Sarah Cannon has participated in more than 600 first-in-human clinical trials and has contributed to the research and development of most approved cancer therapies introduced over the past decade

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