What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Oncologist position at Legacy Health?
Overview
If your expertise as a Surgical Oncologist is matched by genuine compassion, you may be an excellent fit for Legacy Health. We are a mission-driven organization that values every member of our community and works together to improve lives through professionalism, integrity, and heart.
Legacy Health is seeking a dedicated Surgical Oncologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a supportive, high-quality clinical environment while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Why Join Legacy Health?
- Mission-focused, nonprofit health system committed to community well-being
- Recognized leader in caring for underserved populations
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement plans and more
As a nationally respected healthcare organization, Legacy Health offers the resources, culture, and support you need to thrive both professionally and personally.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full range of cancer care to patients of Legacy Health. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches.
- Provides “non-trauma” coverage on an “on-call” capacity for Legacy Hospitals.
- Provides office follow up of cancer patients.
- Provides consultation on various cancer related issues.
- Participates in Legacy Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement programs as appropriate for clinical practice.
- Participates on relevant committees as requested.
- Participates in community outreach activities regarding Legacy’s Cancer Services.
- Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion.
- Works with adult and elderly/geriatric patients.
- Works with other specialists to develop a comprehensive Legacy Cancer program.
Qualifications
- Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent
- Completion of General Surgery residence
- Board Certified in General Surgery
- Board fellowship in Surgical Oncology or equivalent experience
Licensure
- Medical License in applicable state.
- BLS for Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
- ATLS preferred
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you