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Oncologist / Hematologist Opportunity in KY | State-of-the-Art Cancer Center | Academic Affiliation | $150K starting bonus

Bon Secours Mercy Health Physicians

Paducah, KY

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Affiliate Marketing, Business Object Notation (BON), Cancer, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial, Compensation and Benefits, Conferences, Disability Insurance, Financial Services, Hematology, Home Care, Hospice Care, Hospital, Leadership, Medicare, Network Integration, Nursing, Oncology, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Outpatient Care, Palliative Care, Patient Care, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Radiation Therapy, Recreation, Student Loans, Tumor Registry
LOCATION
Paducah, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Oncologist / Hematologist Opportunity in KY | State-of-the-Art Cancer Center | Academic Affiliation | $150K starting bonus

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join a respected, well-established oncology program serving Western Kentucky and the surrounding region for more than 30 years. Team is comprised of two medical oncologists, one radiation oncologist and three patient-facing hematology/oncology trained APCs.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, physician-led cancer program supported by a newly completed state-of-the-art cancer center with integrated oncology services, on-site Radiation Oncology, clinical trials, and strong multidisciplinary support. Mercy Health-Lourdes is an affiliate of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, offering academic collaboration within a community-based practice.

Practice Highlights:

  • Commission on Cancer-certified program
  • On-site Radiation Oncology
  • Dedicated Oncology Navigators and Financial Navigation services
  • Fully staffed Tumor Registry
  • Comprehensive Palliative Care and Hospice programs with dedicated medical leadership
  • On-site clinical trials and research program
  • Academic affiliation with University of Kentucky / Markey Cancer Center
  • Highly experienced outpatient oncology nursing staff (BSN- and OCN-certified)
  • On-site pharmacy and laboratory services at the cancer center
  • Participation in Cancer Committee and bi-weekly multidisciplinary cancer conferences
  • Physician-led organization with leadership opportunities
  • 379-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital with strong referral base

Compensation & Benefits Include:

  • Two-year income guarantee with excellent earning potential
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Student loan forgiveness
  • Paid CME and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice insurance
  • Tail coverage
  • Retirement benefits and paid time off
  • Visas processed through Delta Regional Authority

About Paducah, KY:

  • Vibrant downtown, arts district, and performing arts center
  • Outdoor recreation with nearby lakes and state parks
  • Excellent public and private schools
  • Easy access to Nashville and St. Louis
  • Daily direct flights to Chicago and Houston

Join Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the nation's top 20 health systems, and be part of a mission-driven organization delivering high-quality, compassionate cancer care.

About Lourdes Hospital

Lourdes serves as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Lourdes offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).

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