Bayhealth Medical Center is hiring a full-time Hematologist-Oncologist to provide evidence-based care for patients with malignant diseases and hematologic disorders at its Sussex Campus. You'll lead treatment planning, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and participate in clinical research and oncology service line development. Standout perks include comprehensive benefits with generous PTO/holidays and on-site child care.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- On-site child care
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location
Sussex Campus HospitalStatus: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Day/ Nights
General Summary:
The Hematologist-Oncologist is responsible for providing care and medical oversight of patients with malignant diseases and hematologic disorders. The Hematologist-Oncologist uses interpersonal skills to collaborate with other medical staff to assure quality services are provided and represents Bayhealth Oncology Service Line to medical staff and the community. The Hematologist-Oncologist provides oncology services using substantiated guidelines in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
1. Provides oncology services using evidence based and substantiated guidelines in a timely manner. Completes all related documentation following Bayhealth policy.
2. Meets with newly diagnosed cancer patient or benign hematology patient to collaborate on treatment process. Educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, diagnostic procedure, tests, labs, and goals of the treatment regimens. Identifies realistic goals and potential outcomes for the patient. Communicates treatment plan with team members (Nurse Practitioner, RN Chemotherapy, RN Navigator) and oversees treatment plan delivery.
3. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team (surgery, radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology) on patient's plan of care. Advocates for best practice, guidelines-driven patient care in multidisciplinary conference settings. Communicates patient's plan of care to appropriate team members (i.e. Primary Care).
4. Collects relevant patient healthcare data, analyzes data in determining patient needs. Adheres to Bayhealth policy for completion of related documentation, selection of appropriate diagnosis code and accurate charge capture.
5. Participates in Bayhealth's Clinical Research Program to recommend potential clinical research studies for enrollment on-site or refer to appropriate tertiary setting.
6. Communicates with Oncology Administration related to established workflows within the department to improve performance. Actively participates in the development of the Oncology Service Line strategic plan and promotes the strategic plan's vision and goals to the community.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
Education: Doctor of Medicine
Must also have completed of recognized internal medicine residency program and hematology-oncology fellowship program.Credential(s): Physician MD, Physician - Controlled Substance Registration, DEA Diversion Control Division, Eligible to become an active member of Bayhealth Med Staff. Or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) licensure.
Experience
Required: No experience necessary. Board eligible in hematology and oncology.
Preferred: Board certified in hematology and oncology.
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