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nUNC Caldwell is the choice for health care in the Greater Hickory Metro area of North Carolina. The Emergency Department sees approximately 30,000 + visits a year. UNC Health Medical Group and Caldwell Physicians provide the majority of primary care and select specialty care to our market from thirteen separate medical park locations throughout the county. Our 137-bed licensed hospital is a member of the UNC Health System. We are seeking a personable and engaging hematology/oncology physician to add to our team!
nPosition Features:
nnnOffice location - McCreary Cancer Center, a Service of UNC Hospitals: 212 Mulberry Street SW, Lenoir, NC & 160 River Bend Drive, Granite Falls, NC
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nnFull-time, 36 patient contact hours required per week at minimum
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nnShared evening and weekend call (virtual, not requiring physical presence on-site) every 5 weeks
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nnCompassionate team of one Hem/Onc physician, three APPs, a Radiation Oncologist and 40+ support staff
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nn16,313 sq ft Cancer Center offering a new Linear Accelerator, CT Simulation, Infusion, Pharmacy, Lab and complete supportive services plus a 3,500 sq ft satellite facility
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nnEstablished in 2006, the Cancer Center is a well-regarded resource serving the residents of Caldwell County and beyond. Offices are located on two ends of the county to reduce the amount of travel for patients.
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nnThis is a growing practice with the need to add an additional provider, anticipated caseloads per provider is 15-20 per day.
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nnConsistently in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction
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nnInfusion services on-site requiring supervision, Pharmacy on-site for sterile compounding, Lab on-site for quick lab results
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nnBi-weekly Tumor Boards offers multidisciplinary collaboration
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nnIn addition to clinical responsibilities covering outpatient, inpatient and ED consults, the position will be expected to spend approximately 10% of their time in program development capacities, with special emphasis on enhancing access to clinical trials in collaboration with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. They will also be expected to champion initiatives to streamline oncology care across medical disciplines, ensure patient-centered and evidence-based oncology care, and collaborate with community providers to maximize retention of patients within the McCreary/Caldwell UNC Health Care service area.
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n nHear from Dr. James Hathorn (
nAbout the Area:
nnnCentrally located to the key cities in Western North Carolina - 70 minute travel time each to: Charlotte Douglas International Airport; the eclectic attractions of Asheville; the arts and history of Winston-Salem; and only 20 minutes to the North Carolina High Country and the mountain seasonal resort community of Blowing Rock.
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nnTemperate climate with 4 seasons & natural scenic beauty
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nnProximity to higher education opportunities: Appalachian State University in Boone, NC; Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC; Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hudson, NC; and an excellent pre-K - 12 public school system that includes an Early College High School.
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n nFor more information, please contact Laura Oakes at
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
nEntity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital
nOrganization Unit: Caldwell Oncology Associates
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC:Lenoir
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
lenoir, NC, 28645, US
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