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Lexington Health Cancer Center is seeking a highly skilled Hematologist/Oncologist with clinical experience to establish and develop a new practice location in the Northeast area of Columbia, SC.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and clinically excellent medical oncologist with previous experience in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric, and growing environment.
Position Highlights:
Lexington Health’s Oncology program has been awarded by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer the Cancer Center of Excellence and is 1 of only 5 hospitals in the state of South Carolina, and the only hospital in the midlands to be Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certified. Patient care and satisfaction is a focus, and scores are consistently ranked in the top 15% in the nation.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Competitive Day ONE Benefits:
About Lexington Health:
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually, and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Community Highlights:
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and clinically excellent medical oncologist with previous experience in a multi-disciplinary, patient-centric, and growing environment.
Position Highlights:
- The weekly schedule will be a mix of managing the outpatient clinic and infusion suite
- Clinical research is welcomed, where all physicians have a hand in at least one trial
- Participate in weekly tumor conferences attended by radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists
- Oncology trained APP Support
- Call responsibilities include approximately a 1:11 Rotation
- 18,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art practice
- Dedicated USP 800 certified oncology pharmacy
- Onsite lab processing and 16 infusion chair suite
- Remote and/or onsite access to patient navigation, oncology dietician, social work, and genetic counseling services
Lexington Health’s Oncology program has been awarded by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer the Cancer Center of Excellence and is 1 of only 5 hospitals in the state of South Carolina, and the only hospital in the midlands to be Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certified. Patient care and satisfaction is a focus, and scores are consistently ranked in the top 15% in the nation.
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits for our employees and their families. Competitive Day ONE Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 24/7 Live Epic EMR Support from Our On-site Team
- Relocation Assistance and Sign On Bonus
- Annual CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance (occurrence-based)
- Life, Accidental, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (after 90 days)
- Healthcare FSA
- Daycare FSA
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Adoption Assistance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- On-site Child Care Center
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
- Health Directions Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts and Services
About Lexington Health:
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually, and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Community Highlights:
- Close Proximity to beautiful Lake Murray
- Affordable Cost of Living
- Annual average temperature is 68 degrees in December
- Lexington County is one of the fastest-growing areas in South Carolina
- Family Friendly and home to some of the best school districts in the state