Physician, Oncology

About WakeMed:

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 970-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, seven emergency departments and more than 80 physician offices. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, womens and childrens services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities located at WakeMed Raleigh Campus include the WakeMed Heart Center, a dedicated Childrens Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Childrens Emergency Departments, Neurosciences services, and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMeds mission-driven team includes more than 10,300 employees, 1,500 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 580 physicians and providers with WakeMed Physician Practices all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion, or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position Information:

WakeMed currently seeking physicians to join our oncology team in providing comprehensive cancer care through the expansion of our oncology service team in the Raleigh area. The WakeMed Cancer Center will include medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology and gynecologic oncology. We will offer a full breadth of services to the community under the guidance of our Chief of Oncology and provide a complete support team including experienced nurses specialized in chemotherapy treatment, genetic counselors, nutritionists, pharmacists, behavioral health and social work resources. The medical oncology program will build upon the existing imaging, pathology, surgical and procedural (both diagnostic and therapeutic) services currently provided in a vast array of clinical specialties at WakeMed, including: Breast, Thoracic, Urologic, Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, Head and Neck, Hematology and more. WakeMeds expanded services will collaborate and compliment other Oncology services in the market and will provide cancer patients greater access to comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care, closer to home. Physicians with subspecialty expertise in benign/malignant hematology, Head/Neck cancer, neuro-oncology, gyn malignancy, GI/GU malignancy and comfortable practicing full spectrum of Hematology/Solid Tumor Oncology are of particular interest but we are also open to general hematology/oncology. Our ideal candidates will have at least 3 years clinical experience and will consider candidates within 3 years from completion of Hematology/Oncology fellowship based on a preferred disease focus of benign/malignant hematology.

As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package

-competitive base salary commensurate plus incentives

• paid malpractice

• CME & paid association dues and membership

• generous time off for work/life balance

• matching 403b retirement plan

• relocation assistance and/or signing bonus.

Eligible candidates will be BE/BC in medical oncology and hematology. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Experienced physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to submit a C.V. to our applicant system for review.

Experience Requirements:

Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required 3 Years Related Position Experience Preferred

Education Required:

Doctorate Medicine Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Licensed Medical Physician Required Board Certification in Area of Practice Required

Hours of Work:

M - Fri 8a to 5p

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Call Requirements:

rotating (weekday weekends)