Hematology/Oncology Physician
Community Health Systems
Laredo, TX
Laredo Medical Center is seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our dynamic medical community.
Position Highlights:
- 50/50 Hematology and Oncology split.
- Call coverage available every other week.
- Access to a hospital-run Infusion Center that has seen 400% growth in the past two years; the physician plays a role in planning but does not manage the center.
- Opportunity to work alongside Internal Medicine residents who rotate through inpatient rounds.
- Join an established practice with one other Hem/Onc provider.
- Office space available with 8 patient rooms, supported by an experienced Clinical Manager and staff.
- Open to graduating fellows.
- Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.
- No visa support available.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 2-year guaranteed salary + wRVU bonus model
- Proven earning potential $2M
- Competitive recruitment package, which may include:
- Texas has no personal state income tax, offering a favorable economic environment.
Why Laredo?
- Located on the north bank of the Rio Grande River, on the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Population of approximately 275,000.
- Home to Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College.
- Multiple historical districts and rich cultural heritage.
- Family-friendly community with parks, pools, and local sports teams like the Tecolotes Dos Laredos, who play in both Laredo and Mexico.
- Ranked No. 3 Safest City in the U.S. (Laredo Morning Times).
About Laredo Medical Center:
- Largest hospital in Laredo, offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient services.
- 326-bed acute care facility with a beautiful campus overlooking a small lake.
- Recognized for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center and accredited for chest pain and bariatric programs.
- The only hospital in Laredo with a dedicated Bone and Joint unit.
- Home to the largest Emergency Department in the region (Level III Trauma Center).
- Level III NICU.
- Robotics-assisted surgery available.
- EMR: Athena for clinics, Cerner for hospital.
- Supportive administration and board, committed to helping physicians succeed locally.
About the Company
Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.