Oncology Medical Director | Medical Oncologist or Hematologist​/Oncologist

Overview

1.0 FTE split between clinical and directorship duties | Sky Lakes Medical Center | $625,000 per year with + $75,000 directorship pay + up to $100,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary:

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 position is a hybrid production and medical directorship role. Ideal candidates would have previous 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.
• Possess a passion for fostering and performing outstanding clinical oncology care; for building/enabling oncology research; and, for the education, mentorship, and development of physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Foster/maintain a culture that prioritizes outstanding clinical practice at the highest level; keeps the needs of the patient at the center and leads by example while simultaneously exhibiting humility and courage.
• Devoted to making best efforts while being reasonably available and personally present on a regular basis for the performance and discharge of duties and responsibilities as the 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 effective quality assurance and utilization review programs and performance improvement activities
• Collaborate with the Department Director of the Cancer Treatment Center ("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 by Sky Lakes
• Assist as requested in the orientation, education and in-service training of all medical and non-medical personnel engaged for the operation and conduct of medical oncology services
• Collaborate with the Sky Lakes Quality Management Department to assure the CTC is managing medical oncology cases in an efficient and appropriate manner
• Participate in the peer review process as requested by the Chair of the Department of Medicine and/or the Professional Practice Evaluation Committee (PPEC)
• Facilitate the development of a team approach of medical care between CTC physicians, primary care providers and specialists, nursing, and other clinical and non-clinical staff
• Represent medical oncology in an 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

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and do not represent a comprehensive or exhaustive list. The position may require additional tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, or projects as assigned.

• Compensation is $625,000 per year
• Guaranteed salary and additional $75,000 available for 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)
• Recognized clinical leader in your area of Oncology specialty with a minimum of 5 years clinical experience post-fellowship
• Demonstrate the ability to recruit outstanding physicians, mentor…