Physician - Division Chief of Hematology/Medical Oncology - Academic

Division Chief of Medical Oncology/Hematology

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport are seeking a Division Chief of Medical Oncology/Hematology.

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The successful candidate for Division Chief of Medical Oncology/Hematology will have both clinical and research focuses to lead the medical oncology division.

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Leadership responsibilities will include coordinating and integrating the core mission areas with the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center and the Cancer Service Line, along with Cancer Center Director, across the breadth of the Northwest Louisiana region.

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Must have strong administrative, clinical, and teaching skills and a commitment to the broad mission of the Hematology/Oncology Division fostering outstanding clinical operations, program development, and coordination across practice locations.

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The physician appointed to the faculty of the LSU Health Shreveport Medical Center at the level matching their background and experience. The candidate must obtain a Lousianna medical license, privileges at local hospitals, and be credentialed with insurance entities.

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Specific duties include but are not limited to:

1. Be accountable for the physician and clinical operations, program development specific to medical oncology and oversee the medical oncology division.
2. Work in clinics in medical oncology with disease specific subspecialty emphasis four days/week. Will be expected to meet productivity and quality metrics adjusted for administrative duties.
3. Be committed to providing multi-disciplinary approach to provision of patient care.
4. Participation in call as required for patient care
5. Teaching fellow, residents, medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty.
6. Attending tumor boards as indicated as well as attend tumor boards for other specialties at MCI.
7. Performing outreach to community physicians to develop relationships that will generate referrals. Will work with business development liaison to create a referral strategy.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: Must be board certified in medical oncology/hematology and have been practicing as a medical oncologist or hematologist for a minimum of 5-7 years. Previous administrative experience is required. Research experience with national funding preferred. Specific information regarding the ability to motivate and lead a division towards improved research productivity by mentorship and teamwork will be requested.

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About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner Health pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies and performs groundbreaking research, including over 700 clinical studies. It has more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; and its cutting-edge Connected Health digital medicine program is caring for patients beyond its walls. In 2021, Ochsner Health treated more than 1 million people from every state and 75 countries. As Louisiana’s top healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. To learn more, visit www.ochsner.org.