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Job description
Location: North Carolina
Specialty: Medical Oncology / Hematology-Oncology - Breast Oncology Focus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join Cone Health's Growing Oncology Program
Cone Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Medical Oncologist with a primary clinical focus in Breast Oncology to join our growing oncology program in North Carolina. This opportunity is ideal for a physician who has a strong interest or expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer while also maintaining involvement in General Medical Oncology .
The physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care within a collaborative health system committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary care, and improving access to high-quality oncology services throughout the communities we serve.
Position Highlights
The Medical Oncologist will have a primary focus on Breast Oncology , providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and longitudinal care for patients with breast cancer. The physician will also participate in the management of patients with other solid tumors and general oncology needs based on practice and community needs.
Highlights include:
Primary clinical focus in Breast Oncology
Opportunity to help grow and advance Cone Health's breast cancer program
General Medical Oncology responsibilities as part of a comprehensive oncology practice
Full-time Medical Oncology/Hematology-Oncology opportunity
Established and growing patient population
Collaborative, multidisciplinary cancer care environment
Established referral network
Access to infusion, imaging, pathology, and diagnostic services
Close collaboration with Breast Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Genetics, Plastic Surgery, and other specialists
Experienced nursing, pharmacy, APP, and clinical support
Participation in multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Tumor Boards
Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, and program development
Strong clinical and administrative support
Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of oncology services at Cone Health
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care for patients with breast cancer as the primary disease focus
Evaluate and manage patients with other solid tumors and general oncology conditions as appropriate
Develop evidence-based, individualized cancer treatment plans
Prescribe and manage systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, endocrine therapy, and other evidence-based treatments
Coordinate multidisciplinary breast cancer care with breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, genetic specialists, and other members of the cancer care team
Participate in multidisciplinary breast tumor conferences and clinical discussions
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, survivorship, and ongoing care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives
Support the continued development and growth of Cone Health's Breast Oncology and General Oncology services
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses, pharmacists, navigators, and other members of the cancer care team
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology or Medical Oncology fellowship
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology/Oncology
Eligible for an unrestricted North Carolina medical license
Eligible for appropriate medical staff privileges
Demonstrated interest, training, or experience in Breast Oncology preferred
Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
New fellowship graduates with a strong interest in Breast Oncology and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply
Compensation and Benefits
Cone Health offers a competitive physician compensation and benefits package designed to support physicians professionally and personally. Benefits may include:
Competitive physician compensation
Signing bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Generous paid time off
CME allowance and professional development opportunities
Malpractice coverage
Relocation assistance, when applicable
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for qualifying physicians
About Cone Health
Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network serving communities throughout North Carolina. Our physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and healthcare professionals work together to provide high-quality, compassionate care while improving the health of the communities we serve.
Our oncology program is committed to delivering comprehensive cancer services close to home while connecting patients with the expertise, technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and resources of an integrated health system.
Live and Work in North Carolina
North Carolina's Piedmont region offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. Physicians can enjoy welcoming communities, outdoor recreation, universities, arts and entertainment, convenient interstate access, and regional airports.
The region also provides convenient access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina's Atlantic Coast , offering an attractive environment to build a career, raise a family, and call home.
Join Cone Health
If you are a Medical Oncologist seeking an opportunity to develop or expand your focus in Breast Oncology while continuing to practice General Oncology , we invite you to explore a career with Cone Health.
Join a collaborative cancer care team where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and communities while helping shape the continued growth of Breast Oncology services at Cone Health .
Who can apply
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