About this opportunity
UNC Health Blue Ridge lists this Physician Hematology/Oncology - Competitive Salary opportunity in valdese, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionHematologist/Oncologist | UNC Health Blue Ridge
\ N4-Day Workweek. Exceptional Patient Relationships. World-Class Resources. Blue Ridge Mountain Living.
\ NBlue Ridge Cancer Center | Valdese, North Carolina
\ NWhat if you could practice oncology the way you believe it should be practiced, with time for your patients, collaboration when you need it, and a schedule that leaves room for your own life?
\ NBlue Ridge Cancer Center at UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our growing cancer program in Valdese, North Carolina.
\ NWith a four-day workweek, 98% outpatient practice, manageable daily volume, low call burden, and a comprehensive patient-support team , you can focus on what matters most: your patients.
\ NAnd you can do it while building a life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains .
\ NWhy This Opportunity Stands Out
\ NA Practice Built Around Patients and Physicians
\ N 4-day workweek, Monday through Thursday
\ N 98% outpatient practice
\ N Manageable volume of approximately 13–15 patients per day
\ N Low call burden
\ N 24/7 nurse triage support
\ N Opportunities for hybrid flexibility
\ N Hospital-employed through Blue Ridge Medical Group
\ N Practice in the BlueRidge Cancer Center , which opened in August 2023
\ N Opportunities to participate in Tumor Boards and Cancer Committee activities at UNC Health Blue Ridge and within the UNC Health system
\ N Ability to collaborate on complex cases with cancer specialists across the broader system
\ N Comprehensive Support for Your Patients
\ NExcellent cancer care extends beyond treatment. Our patients have access to supportive services that include:
\ N Patient navigation
\ N Cancer support groups
\ N Nutrition counseling and weight management
\ N Confidential spiritual care
\ N Genetic counseling
\ N The result is a more comprehensive approach to supporting patients and their families throughout treatment.
\ NCollaboration Without Leaving Community Medicine Behind
\ NOne of the most compelling parts of this opportunity is the ability to practice community-based oncology while maintaining connections across the broader UNC Health system.
\ NYou'll have opportunitiesto participate in interdisciplinary discussions, Tumor Boards, and Cancer Committee activities and to collaborate on challenging cases.
\ NIt offers an attractive combination: the relationships and impact of community oncology with access to the resources of a larger health system.
\ NWho We're Looking For
\ NWe're looking for a physician who values compassionate care, collaboration, and long-term patient relationships.
\ NThe ideal candidate will be:
\ N Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology
\ N Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care
\ N Collaborative and team-oriented
\ N An excellent communicator with patients, families, and colleagues
\ N Interested in contributing to the continued growth of cancer services in Western North Carolina
\ N Both experienced physicians and physicians completing fellowship are encouraged to consider the opportunity.
\ NCompensation & Benefits
\ NYour career should support your life as well as your professional goals.
\ NUNC Health Blue Ridge offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
\ N Competitive compensation
\ N Relocation assistance
\ N Full professional liability coverage
\ N Short- and long-termdisability insurance
\ N 403(b) retirement and savings plan
\ N Comprehensive employee benefits
\ N Live Where Others Come to Get Away
\ NValdese and the surrounding communities sit in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains , putting you close to some of North Carolina's most beautiful outdoor destinations.
\ NYour time away from the Cancer Center could include:
\ N Boating, fishing,swimming, camping, and mountain biking at Lake James
\ N Hiking and waterfalls throughout Pisgah National Forest
\ N Exploring Linville Gorge , widely known as the “Grand Canyon of the East”
\ N Hiking the trails, waterfalls, and mountain streams of South Mountains State Park
\ N Cycling, mountain biking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation
\ N Local arts, live music,festivals, and community events
\ N Local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and shops
\ N The connection and paceof life that come with a welcoming Western North Carolina community
\ N It's a place wherean extraordinary professional opportunity can coexist with a life outside of medicine.
\ NPractice Exceptional Cancer Care. Build Meaningful Relationships. Have Time for a Life Outside Medicine.
\ NCome help us continue building exceptional cancer care in Western North Carolina.
\ NChloe’ Pilgrim
\ N Director of Physician Recruitment
\ N UNC Health Blue Ridge
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Worksite address
valdese, NC, 28690, US
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