Description
Overview
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented Medical Oncologist.
Hours: Full-time
Shift: Day – weekend, holiday, on-call. Will be in hospital on call rotation including weekends & holidays
Location: Fairhaven & Fall River, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southcoast Health is dedicated to assembling high-quality physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. As one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in New England, Southcoast Health has established itself as a premier destination for healthcare professionals. Our Cancer Center, a part of the Southcoast Physicians Group comprising over 800 providers and continuing to grow, exemplifies our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Southcoast Health is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Oncologist to join our esteemed team consisting of 8 Physicians supported by 5 Advanced Practice Practitioners. The successful candidate will contribute to our tradition of practice excellence and play a pivotal role in advancing patient care in our community.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with productivity-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package including: 4-5 weeks’ vacation plus a week of CME and 6% match on retirement after 2 years
- Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M
- Opportunity for relocation assistance/sign-on bonus.
- Not for profit, under-served community site brings opportunities for loan forgiveness.
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
- Current state medical license and DEA registration
- Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills.
- Please note, we are unable to support J-1 Waivers for this position.
- Situated less than 30 minutes southeast of Providence, Rhode Island and Cape Cod and within 60 minutes of Boston with convenient access to major highways
- Four-season coastal living with sailing and boating in Buzzard’s Bay with opportunity to live on the water
- Conveniently located within 2-3 hours of multiple New England ski areas.
- Options to live in desirable suburbs within Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
- Multi-cultural communities with great family-oriented neighborhoods
- Excellent private and public schools
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat cancers using therapies like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments while developing and monitoring personalized treatment plans while addressing side effects and providing supportive care in both the inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons and radiation oncologists, to provide holistic care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring physicians regarding care plans and progress.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification/eligibility in Medical Oncology with completion of a US residency.
- Current state medical license and DEA registration.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and effective communication skills.
