Oncology Medical Director | Medical Oncologist or Hematologist​/Oncologist

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Oncology Medical Director | Medical Oncologist or Hematologist/Oncologist

Sky Lakes Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medical Oncologist or Hematologist/Oncologist to join its team as an Oncology Medical Director in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This hybrid production and medical directorship role is ideal for candidates with leadership experience or at least 5 years of practice experience with some leadership involvement.

This is an opportunity to lead an exceptional care-team and provide strategic oversight of an expanding oncology service line for the region.

• Exhibit dynamic leadership skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and keen strategic vision.
• Passion for outstanding clinical oncology care; for building/enabling oncology research; and for education, mentorship, and development of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Foster a culture that prioritizes outstanding clinical practice at the highest level, keeps patient needs center stage, and leads by example with humility and courage.
• Devoted to making best efforts while being reasonably available and personally present for the performance and discharge of duties as Medical Director.

• Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule
• 8 hours of admin time per week
• 4-day work week or patient contact hours
• Call (phone only) is 8 days a month

• Coordinate and evaluate the quality, availability, safety and appropriateness of medical oncology services rendered at the Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center (CTC).
• Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance and utilization review programs and performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the CTC Director and Sky Lakes Administration to review patient satisfaction, staffing levels, and operations.
• Participate in the hiring process for CTC physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical staff, and support staff as requested.
• Assist in orientation, education and in-service training of medical and non-medical personnel engaged in medical oncology services.
• Collaborate with the Quality Management Department to ensure efficient and appropriate management of medical oncology cases.
• Participate in the peer review process as requested by the Chair of the Department of Medicine or the Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (PPEC).
• Facilitate a team-based medical care approach between CTC physicians, primary care providers, specialists, nursing, and other staff.
• Represent medical oncology in advisory capacity to Sky Lakes Administration, Medical Staff, and Governing Board.
• Chair the Sky Lakes Oncology Committee and attend other medical staff and administrative committee meetings as requested.

• Compensation is $625,000 per year
• Guaranteed salary plus $75,000 directorship pay
• Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Full benefits include health, vision, dental, PTO, retirement and more
• $4,000 and 5 days of annual CME
• $1,000 annually for licenses and certifications
• Sky Lakes is a non-profit that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Must be a board-certified and fellowship-trained Medical Oncologist or Hematologist/Oncologist (MD/DO).
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience post-fellowship with recognized clinical leadership.
• Demonstrate ability to recruit outstanding physicians, mentor colleagues, and foster research.
• Candidates with experience in utilization committees or leading a tumor board are highly desired.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is a 176-bed, not-for-profit, community-owned teaching hospital serving south-central Oregon. The campus includes the Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center and the Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Clinic, and is ISO 9001-certified for continual quality improvements.

Klamath Falls, Oregon, offers access to outdoor activities and is within a short drive to Crater Lake National Park, with a reasonable cost of living and a tight-knit community.

Sky Lakes Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-owned hospital serving more than 80,000 people across south-central Oregon and northern California. It is recognized for quality care and service offerings, including stroke care and obstructive pulmonary disease treatment.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran

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