Physician; MD​/DO; Hematology and Oncology - in Paducah, KY

Doctor of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Paducah, KY
Employer: Curative
Pay: $625,000 to $900,000 per year
Start Date: ASAP

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Hematology/Oncology Opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky

Join a well-established community oncology program in Paducah, Kentucky, serving a growing regional patient population with strong referral demand. This opportunity offers the autonomy of community practice alongside the resources of an integrated cancer center, including clinical trials, radiation oncology, oncology pharmacy, tumor registry, and dedicated patient navigators.

You'll join a collaborative team with experienced physician and APC support, manageable inpatient responsibilities, and mentorship available for physicians early in their careers.

Practice Overview

• You'll join 2 Medical Oncologists plus 3 Hem/Onc-trained APCs, with full RN/MA support and scribe availability
• Community-based oncology with academic collaboration through an NCI-designated cancer center affiliate network
• Integrated cancer center resources: on-site radiation oncology, clinical trials program, tumor registry, navigators, oncology pharmacy, and lab
• Broad case mix (common to complex);
  BiTE therapy available; no pediatric oncology

Schedule

• Clinic hours:
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; typical clinic schedule is 4-5 days per week
• Average clinic volume: 13-15 patients/day with ~700 analytic cancer cases annually (and growing)
• Minimal inpatient chemotherapy; average inpatient census ~6 patients/physician with 1-3 new consults/day and strong hospitalist support
• Call currently includes rotating weekday coverage and every other weekend; call burden expected to improve with the third physician

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $625,000 guaranteed for 3 years, with productivity bonus eligibility during the guarantee
• Productivity: $100 per wRVU above 6,916 annually; transition to productivity model after year three
• Incentives:
  
  $150,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 relocation assistance, and $10,000 annual CME allowance
• Benefits: 35 days paid time off, occurrence-based malpractice with tail provided, retirement plan, health/dental/vision, disability coverage, and visa sponsorship (H-1B/J-1)

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO;
  Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hematology/Medical Oncology
• U.S.
  
  -based residency and fellowship training required
• Open to experienced physicians and graduating fellows; mentorship available
• Interest in community oncology, with optional participation in research/clinical trials.

Community & Location Highlights

• Affordable cost of living, minimal traffic, and short commutes-easy day-to-day lifestyle
• Excellent public and private school options with a family-oriented feel
• Downtown dining, arts, and entertainment plus nearby lakes, boating, fishing, hiking, and state parks
• Regional airport service and easy drives to Nashville (~2 hours) and St. Louis (~2.5 hours)

Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals

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