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Hematologist / Oncologist (MD/DO)Position Summary
The Hematologist/Oncologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with benign and malignant disorders of the blood and cancer. This role involves delivering evidence-based medical care, coordinating multidisciplinary oncology services, and supporting patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Evaluate and manage patients with hematologic disorders and solid and hematologic malignancies
- Diagnose and treat conditions including anemia, thrombosis, coagulation disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care
- Provide outpatient oncology care and inpatient consultation services as needed
- Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related side effects and complications
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including radiation oncology, surgery, pathology, radiology, pharmacy, and palliative care
- Participate in tumor boards and care planning conferences
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and survivorship care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, or fellows as applicable
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency program
- Completion of an accredited hematology/oncology fellowship program
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Expertise in hematologic and oncologic disease management
- Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex, chronic, and life-threatening conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and compassionate, patient-centered care
- Outpatient oncology clinics, infusion centers, and hospital inpatient settings
- Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
- Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and treatment monitoring
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.