Oncologist/Hematologist
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Location: Tuba City, AZ 86045
Description:
Summary:
About This Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Location and Lifestyle: Live and work on the scenic Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Enjoy day trips to nearby ski areas. The vibrant community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and the chance to build a rewarding career in an underserved area. Convenient access to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, and Las Vegas. Endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Experience an excellent work-life balance with a close-knit, collaborative professional staff. Tuba City is a unique and diverse community, serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. This cultural richness is further enhanced by the presence of Anglo, Hispanic, and African American professionals in the hospital and school systems, creating a welcoming and diverse environment.
This position serves as an oncologist and hematologist at the Specialty Care Center. The service is supported by a nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and clinical nurses. The care model allows for flexibility through virtual telehealth and in person care. The patient panel involves medical care services for adult patients. The incumbent is responsible for multi-disciplinary care plans designed to treat cancers with focused care in the following disease sites: breast, gynecologic malignancies, GI system, and GU system.
Duties:
Primary assignments include providing comprehensive care for adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The health care provided primarily involves patients who have common hematologic or oncologic ailments where the course of treatment is well known. The scope of health care delivered is typically determined by the availability of facilities or by referrals for patients requiring more specialized diagnostic or treatment services. Primary responsibility for the treatment and monitoring of adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. Assists in the diagnosis of adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases, as clinically indicated. Conducts outpatient hematologic and oncologic clinics appropriate to the patient's underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient's medication, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and modifies regimen as indicated. Appropriately instructs and counsels patients and family members as required. Upon request for consultation from hospitalists, interviews and examines hospitalized patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Assists in making preliminary diagnoses. Directs, prescribes, provides treatment and/or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge, skills, policies and procedures. Provides emergency care as required. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Oncology specialists collect medical histories and perform physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, and managing the work of staff. They also perform a wide variety of diagnostic procedures to ascertain the condition of tissues and to detect cancer. Diagnostic procedures include scanning techniques, such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as surgical operations and biopsies. ** See Apply Here for Full Duties**
Qualifications:
Education: A Medical Degree, MD or DO Completion of a three (3) year residency program in Internal Medicine Completion of fellowship in Hematology/Oncology Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine License: Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any state within the United States, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Credentialing: Additional credentialing/privileging qualifications required for membership to the Medical Staff
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
DH8000
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
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About This Opportunity: Sign-On Bonus Comprehensive Benefits Package Location and Lifestyle: Live and work on the scenic Navajo Reservation, surrounded by national parks, forests, and breathtaking canyon landscapes. Enjoy day trips to nearby ski areas. The vibrant community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and the chance to build a rewarding career in an underserved area. Convenient access to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, and Las Vegas. Endless opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing. Experience an excellent work-life balance with a close-knit, collaborative professional staff. Tuba City is a unique and diverse community, serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribes. This cultural richness is further enhanced by the presence of Anglo, Hispanic, and African American professionals in the hospital and school systems, creating a welcoming and diverse environment.
This position serves as an oncologist and hematologist at the Specialty Care Center. The service is supported by a nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and clinical nurses. The care model allows for flexibility through virtual telehealth and in person care. The patient panel involves medical care services for adult patients. The incumbent is responsible for multi-disciplinary care plans designed to treat cancers with focused care in the following disease sites: breast, gynecologic malignancies, GI system, and GU system.
Duties:
Primary assignments include providing comprehensive care for adult patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions. The health care provided primarily involves patients who have common hematologic or oncologic ailments where the course of treatment is well known. The scope of health care delivered is typically determined by the availability of facilities or by referrals for patients requiring more specialized diagnostic or treatment services. Primary responsibility for the treatment and monitoring of adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases. Assists in the diagnosis of adult patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases, as clinically indicated. Conducts outpatient hematologic and oncologic clinics appropriate to the patient's underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient's medication, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and modifies regimen as indicated. Appropriately instructs and counsels patients and family members as required. Upon request for consultation from hospitalists, interviews and examines hospitalized patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Assists in making preliminary diagnoses. Directs, prescribes, provides treatment and/or arranges for specialized care or patient referral as required. Bases decisions upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge, skills, policies and procedures. Provides emergency care as required. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Oncology specialists collect medical histories and perform physical evaluations in addition to basic administrative duties, such as maintaining records, coordinating with other medical personnel, and managing the work of staff. They also perform a wide variety of diagnostic procedures to ascertain the condition of tissues and to detect cancer. Diagnostic procedures include scanning techniques, such as x-ray and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as surgical operations and biopsies. ** See Apply Here for Full Duties**
Qualifications:
Education: A Medical Degree, MD or DO Completion of a three (3) year residency program in Internal Medicine Completion of fellowship in Hematology/Oncology Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine License: Must possess and maintain a current and unrestricted license to practice as a physician in any state within the United States, District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Credentialing: Additional credentialing/privileging qualifications required for membership to the Medical Staff
Work Type:
Permanent, Full
Announcement #:
DH8000
Who May Apply?
All Groups of Qualified Individuals
Get Details & Apply:
https://careers.tchealth.org/jobs/2666?lang=en-us Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov