Job Description

Hematologist / Oncologist (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Hematologist/Oncologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with benign and malignant disorders of the blood and cancer. This role involves delivering evidence-based medical care, coordinating multidisciplinary oncology services, and supporting patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with hematologic disorders and solid and hematologic malignancies
• Diagnose and treat conditions including anemia, thrombosis, coagulation disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care
• Provide outpatient oncology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
• Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related side effects and complications
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including radiation oncology, surgery, pathology, radiology, pharmacy, and palliative care
• Participate in tumor boards and care planning conferences
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and survivorship care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, or fellows as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency program
• Completion of an accredited hematology/oncology fellowship program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in hematologic and oncologic disease management
• Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
• Ability to manage complex, chronic, and life-threatening conditions
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and compassionate, patient-centered care

Work Environment

• Outpatient oncology clinics, infusion centers, and hospital inpatient settings
• Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
• Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and treatment monitoring

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

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