Memphis, Tennessee - Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Memphis, Tennessee - Hematology/Oncology

Reason for the Search: We are revamping our medical oncology service lines at both hospitals

Group/Practice History: This would be a startup group. We have our network of employed physicians who would support this physician. We have a robust radiation/onc. Division in the hospital but physicians with competing groups are currently rounding on patients in the hospital and taking them to their respective practices and out of the system upon discharge. We would like to keep these patients in our network by employing 2 medical oncologists

Group Description: Would be a startup group

Hours and Call requirements: Physician would round in hospital and see patients in clinic. 2 physicians would cover one another. May add more if the 2 are successful. IV Therapy will be done in hospital or in MOB connected to hospital. Office hours would be standard m-f 8:30-5. Main office at Memphis campus with in office chemo. Possible satellite clinic.

Average daily patient census: TBD

Special procedures, training or experience needed:

Equipment or services available in the office: Would have chemo. Meds and chairs, etc. in office

Description of candidate that would be successful in this position: Hard working, self-starter. We would rely on this person very much in building back up our medical oncology program.

What makes this practice a great practice to join? This would be a great practice for a physician with the entrepreneurial spirit. He/she could mold the program and make it what they wanted and guide our team.

Memphis, along the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, is known for its music and food. Blues, jazz and rock 'n' roll spill out from the clubs along Beale Street, and restaurants dish up barbecue and soul food. Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Johnny Cash recorded albums at the legendary Sun Studio, and Presley’s Graceland mansion is a popular attraction.