What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hematologist/Oncologist - Pottstown Hospital position at Tower Health?
Pottstown Hospital is seeking a Board Eligible/Board-Certified Hematologist/Oncologist to join a very busy & growing community hospital-based practice. This opportunity is a hospital employed position located 30 minutes north Philadelphia. This is a unique opportunity for a physician leader to foster growth, quality and community outreach in a community healthcare system's integrated cancer network. The new physician will be joining a well-trained, very collaborative staff, and a state-of-the-art facility with a full spectrum of interdisciplinary care.
Highlights of opportunity:
- Assist in the development of outreach programs to educate local physicians regarding services Provide clinical program development and oversight, including quality assurance, clinical pathways, and educational programs.
- Attend meetings including Cancer Committee, IRB, Tumor Board, Breast Conference, & NAPBC
- Meet with families and patients in response to concerns and issues
- Will serve as the Principal Investigator for cancer research
- Participate in hospital development strategies focusing on cancer care
- Provide expert support in the processes related to facility licensing, accreditations, and regulatory requirements within the area of cancer care.
- Oversee and mentor physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical sta ff in cancer care
The Benefits We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
- Malpractice insurance & Tail Coverage
- Generous paid time-off allowance
- CME time and money
- Relocation assistance
- H1B Visa & Green Card Support
- Supportive health system to advance goals
Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed facility with a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong. We deliver compassionate, safe, quality care. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.
Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement; and Heart Failure and Chest Pain certified. Its Emergency Room, which is second busiest in Montgomery County, sees more than 45,000 patients a year.
The Community:
Pottstown and the greater Philadelphia area offers excellent schools, affordable homes, colleges, and parks plus a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, sporting attractions and social amenities all within driving distance to shore points, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC. Pottstown offers extensive arts and culture, shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences! Bordering close to the Schuylkill River and French Creek with multiple outdoor recreational areas in Oaks and French Creek State Park, with hundreds of trails for exciting adventures. Minutes from historic sites such as Valley Forge National Historical Park, to world-class shopping centers in King of Prussia and Exton, there is a wide offering of attractions for families of all ages.
Submit CV and Cover Letter to the following:
Contact Name: Kenneth Nichols
Contact Email: Kenneth.Nichols@towerhealth.org
Contact Phone: 484-628-6581
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Qualifications
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Medicine (MD/DO) or foreign equivalent
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology & Oncology
- Unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of PA
Overview
Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.
