Hematology/Oncology Opening in Jackson, TN

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Jackson
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

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**Medical Director of Oncology opportunity in Jackson, TN**
- Located 85 miles from Memphis, TN
- Service area: 550,000 people in 17-county service area

**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Medical group is seeking a visionary physician leader to direct a comprehensive cancer center in collaboration with the centers executive director is needed to position a well-established comprehensive community cancer center into the next generation of cancer clinical care, community engagement and improved population health and community cancer research. The Medical Director will join the oncology clinical staff of the cancer center and hospital to continue to strengthen the oncology service line and maintain relationships with medical staff engaged in the diagnosis and the collaboration in the treatment of cancer.
- The successful Medical Director will be immersed in the knowledge of oncology diagnoses and treatment and will be expected to drive the strategic growth plan in the areas of cancer research, community engagement, unifying the vision for the cancer center and strengthening the centers financial sustainability.

**Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Personal Qualities:**
- A MD/DO, board certified in a relevant field of oncology and meeting requirements for appointment as a member of the hospital medical staff
- At least ten years of oncology experience, with at least two years in a community practice/hospital model greatly preferred and with at least two years in hospital administration or leadership.
- The vision and ability to lead the successful implementation of the centers strategic plan.
- Clinical expertise in oncology current standard of care, NCCN guidelines
- A track record of participating and leading cancer research and treatment, knowledge of the role of a research principal investigator and regulatory guidelines for participation in pharma/cooperative group research activities
- A track record of supporting collaboration across departments or divisions in the healthcare system and unifying stakeholders around the shared vision
- Successful experience in mentoring new clinical providers and developing talent
- Deep commitment to the development and maintenance of a professional environment that supports equity and diversity; proven financial management skills; the ability to advocate on behalf of the financial needs of the service line
- A collaborative and communicative leadership style, outstanding interpersonal skills, integrity, warmth, good humor and a high level of energy.

**Benefits:**
- Signing Bonus
- Up to 90,000 over three years medical loan repayment
- Up to 10,000 in relocation costs
- CME offered

**Community Details:**
- Jackson, Tennessee has convenient access to Memphis and Nashville
- Friendly community of more than 100,000 people
- Low cost of living
- No state income tax
- 4000 square foot home in 350K range
- Local Attractions: Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Arts, Athletic Clubs, Country Club, Professional Sports, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Golf
- Americas Most Livable Small City (U.S. Conference of Mayors 2013)
- Ranked 6th Best Cost of Living Metropolitan Area in the Country (August 2017 Fortune Magazine)
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**Hospital Details:**
- 642 bed tertiary care center
- 26 ORs in Main Hospital and 10 in Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Cerner EMR
- 75 Adult ICU beds
- 100,000 plus ER visits annually
- Over 300 Physicians on Active Staff
- Serving 550,000 people in 17-county service area
- One of the top ten largest public not for profit healthcare systems in the U.S.

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