Physician - Division Chief of Hematology/Medical Oncology - Full Time Academic

Division Chief of Medical Oncology/HematologyOchsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport are seeking a Division Chief of Medical Oncology/Hematology.The successful candidate will have both clinical and research focuses to lead the medical oncology division. Leadership responsibilities will include coordinating and integrating the core mission areas with the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center and the Cancer Service Line, along with the Cancer Center Director, across the Northwest Louisiana region. The candidate must possess 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. The physician will be appointed to the faculty of the LSU Health Shreveport Medical Center at a level matching their background and experience. The candidate must obtain a Louisiana medical license, privileges at local hospitals, and be credentialed with insurance entities.Specific duties include but are not limited to:Accountable for physician and clinical operations, program development specific to medical oncology, and overseeing the medical oncology division.Work in clinics in medical oncology with disease-specific subspecialty emphasis four days/week, meeting productivity and quality metrics adjusted for administrative duties.Commitment to providing a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.Participation in call as required for patient care.Teaching fellows, residents, and medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty.Attending tumor boards and collaborating with other specialties at MCI.Performing outreach to community physicians to develop relationships that will generate referrals, working with a business development liaison to create a referral strategy.Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

Must be board certified in medical oncology/hematology and have practiced 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 through mentorship and teamwork will be requested.Compensation and Benefits:Salary is commensurate with experience and training.Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.Life Insurance.Long-Term Disability Insurance.Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.Flexible Spending Account.Optional Retirement Plans.

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