Hematology/Oncology Physician

At Oregon Specialty Group, we take care of people.  We do so by providing the highest quality care and by treating everyone – patients, families, and each other – with compassion, respect and kindness. We are currently looking for a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our practice in Newport/Lincoln City, Oregon. 

Position Overview

• Hematology and Oncology inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic care
• Within our hematology and oncology service line, we  have an established team of 8 Partner Physicians, and 6 Associate Physicians
• We enjoy strong relationships with Salem Hospital, Samaritan Health Services, Legacy Hospitals, Willamette Valley Hospital and other supporting community practices 
• Our physicians that practice within the Samaritan Cancer Program get the chance to provide patients exceptional care at two clinic sites. 
• The Samaritan care team works alongside Samaritan Health’s front line staff and OSG’s excellent APP Team. 
• Your care team is made up of a blend of OSG and Samaritan Health staff of APPs, RNs, MAs, LCSWs, RDs, PharmDs and business office staff who handle prior authorizations, treatment infusions and oral chemotherapies, procedures, and patient communication so that you can  focus on your patients

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to accurately assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans
• Participate as a key member of the patient-care team in implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress
• Utilize and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and study protocols
• Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of standard operating procedures
• Function collaboratively with the APP team 
• Order tests — including biopsy, blood, and imaging — to confirm a diagnosis
• Provide patients with detailed information regarding cancer, their prognosis, and possible interventions or treatment options 
• Develop appropriate treatment plans, with measurable goals, that provide the highest level of care while conforming to patient preference
• Maintain quality of life for patients by managing cancer-related pain and the symptoms and side effects of treatment
• Reassess as disease treatment progresses, and pursue alternative therapies or palliative care when necessary
• Participate in training sessions and correspondence for study protocols and clinical trials, and ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained
• Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 34 patient facing hours per week
• Shared weeknight and weekend on call every 6^th week
• No weekends or holidays, unless on call

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible MD with 2 -3 years’ experience. (Will consider exceptional candidates just out of fellowship)
• Currently active full unrestricted Oregon Medical license or ability to obtain
• Current DEA license or eligible to obtain
• Strong technical/computer skills and EMR experience required.
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• An empathetic, compassionate nature that allows you to sensitively guide people through their course of cancer care
• Emotional resilience to cope with the demands of delivering difficult news 

What makes OOS different?

• As a physician-owned practice, our leadership is local, and we are not constrained by large health system bureaucracy
• We specialize in the latest treatments and most advanced therapies, delivering outcomes that meet or exceed even the largest cancer centers
• We pride ourselves on continually improving and creating the best experience for our patients from a business office perspective
• The Research department is critical to this mission because we are able to offer our patients access to novel therapies and opportunities that are unavailable outside of a clinical trial. We do this by initiating clinical trials which address the top 5 tumor sites, offering enrollment to eligible patients, and once enrolled, coordinating every aspect of the clinical trial.  Our patients are closely monitored for any changes, while preventing and optimally managing any toxicities and facilitating ongoing trial participation. 
• Partnership opportunities after 2 years of employment

Compensation/Benefits Highlights

• Competitive pay, sign on bonus
• Relocation package available
• CME reimbursement
• 6 weeks time off per year of service as an Associate Physician 
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision
• 401k with employer contribution
• Company paid malpractice coverage
• Reimbursement for professional memberships
• Supportive and appreciative culture