American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Medical Director for Thompson Oncology Group in Knoxville, TN
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is seeking a Medical Director to lead its growing team of medical oncologists/hematologists and advanced practice providers. Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health, the largest healthcare provider in East Tennessee. The Covenant Health-Thompson Cancer network is the largest provider of cancer care in our region with nine cancer centers. Our program is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a passionate, dynamic physician leader to help drive and direct our program’s continued growth towards being a national model of excellence in cancer care in the community setting. This position is a critical and high visibility member of the cancer program leadership team and will be expected to directly contribute to strategic direction of the cancer program.
About this Opportunity
The Medical Director will be responsible for providing clinical oversight of the group and medical oncology program. In collaboration with the cancer program senior leadership team, the Medical Director will lead efforts to increase integration and alignment of medical oncology services across all Covenant Health facilities. More specific responsibilities include:
Lead recruitment, retention, mentorship, quality, and growth management for TOG physicians and APP
Represent medical oncology services across the system, both inpatient and outpatient, to other physician groups and to executive leadership of facilities and service lines
Be a major contributor to strategic initiatives for medical oncology, TOG, and the full Covenant Health cancer program
Act as the public face for Thompson Oncology Group for general marketing, public events, and physician-group relations
Head efforts to integrate, align, and standardize operations
Lead quality and safety program for medical oncology
Ensure physician presence in all medical oncology leadership meetings, clinical decision making
Participate in the development of policies, procedures, continuing education programs, and training of providers and staff
Participate in budget planning and prioritization
In addition to administrative duties, the Medical Director is expected to practice at least 3 days per week in clinic initially
The Medical Director will enjoy a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus, RVU bonus potential, quality bonus and excellent benefits including CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance, and flexible relocation assistance.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology
Minimum of 7 years clinical experience
Previous leadership experience
Tennessee Medical License-eligible
About Thompson Oncology Group
Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and serves as the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center medical oncology program. The group currently is made up of 35 Providers covering eight locations with over 50,000 patient visits annually. Covenant Health includes nine acute care hospitals, and more than 4,500 cancer cases are diagnosed annually within the health system.
About Covenant Health
Thompson Oncology Group and Thompson Cancer Survival Center are members of
Covenant Health , an award-winning Tennessee healthcare delivery system serving 25 counties and committed to providing excellent care for our 2 million+ patients each year. We fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life in our region through comprehensive services at nearly 150 locations, including 10 hospitals; outpatient clinics; specialized behavioral, oncology and rehabilitation facilities; home care; physician practices, and community programs. With more than 11,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has been recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer eight times.
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About this Opportunity
The Medical Director will be responsible for providing clinical oversight of the group and medical oncology program. In collaboration with the cancer program senior leadership team, the Medical Director will lead efforts to increase integration and alignment of medical oncology services across all Covenant Health facilities. More specific responsibilities include:
Lead recruitment, retention, mentorship, quality, and growth management for TOG physicians and APP
Represent medical oncology services across the system, both inpatient and outpatient, to other physician groups and to executive leadership of facilities and service lines
Be a major contributor to strategic initiatives for medical oncology, TOG, and the full Covenant Health cancer program
Act as the public face for Thompson Oncology Group for general marketing, public events, and physician-group relations
Head efforts to integrate, align, and standardize operations
Lead quality and safety program for medical oncology
Ensure physician presence in all medical oncology leadership meetings, clinical decision making
Participate in the development of policies, procedures, continuing education programs, and training of providers and staff
Participate in budget planning and prioritization
In addition to administrative duties, the Medical Director is expected to practice at least 3 days per week in clinic initially
The Medical Director will enjoy a competitive salary with a generous sign-on bonus, RVU bonus potential, quality bonus and excellent benefits including CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance, and flexible relocation assistance.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Candidates must be board-certified in medical oncology
Minimum of 7 years clinical experience
Previous leadership experience
Tennessee Medical License-eligible
About Thompson Oncology Group
Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and serves as the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center medical oncology program. The group currently is made up of 35 Providers covering eight locations with over 50,000 patient visits annually. Covenant Health includes nine acute care hospitals, and more than 4,500 cancer cases are diagnosed annually within the health system.
About Covenant Health
Thompson Oncology Group and Thompson Cancer Survival Center are members of
Covenant Health , an award-winning Tennessee healthcare delivery system serving 25 counties and committed to providing excellent care for our 2 million+ patients each year. We fulfill our mission to improve the quality of life in our region through comprehensive services at nearly 150 locations, including 10 hospitals; outpatient clinics; specialized behavioral, oncology and rehabilitation facilities; home care; physician practices, and community programs. With more than 11,000 employees, physicians and volunteers, Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has been recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer eight times.
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