Cancer Survivorship Physician

If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Primary Care providers interested in Cancer Survivorship to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Department of Supportive Oncology, Cancer Survivorship team at Atrium Health Levine Cancer in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Department of Supportive Oncology, under the direction of acclaimed pioneer Dr. Declan Walsh, is internationally recognized for its exemplary array of clinical services, robust medical education, and novel research. The department offers highly specialized, guideline concordant clinical care across 7 locations in the Greater Charlotte Market; and includes a team of physicians, advance practice clinicians, certified nurses, rehabilitative and mental health therapists, specialty dietitians, social workers, and integrative oncology professionals.

This unique opportunity focuses on broad cancer survivorship care as defined by the NCI. Survivorship begins at the point of diagnosis and continues through treatment and beyond. Survivorship care includes addressing the physical, mental, emotional, social and financial effects of cancer and cancer treatment. The Survivorship provider will address symptom management, risk reduction and lifestyle interventions for adult survivors of cancer. Working within a multi-specialty department with colleagues in cancer rehabilitation, behavioral health, geriatrics and more, professional opportunities include collaborations and co-treatment, including strong support from registered dietitians, social workers, and nurses. The department provides opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership. 

Highlights:  

• This is an outpatient onsite ambulatory setting, with no call or weekend clinic. There is capacity for some virtual clinical care. 
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, no call. 
• Multiple opportunities exist within the Department of Supportive Oncology and Levine Cancer to participate in committee work and education of medical and nursing students, residents and fellows.
• The Department of Supportive Oncology consists of multiple specialized sections—integrative oncology, cancer survivorship, palliative medicine, nutrition, cancer rehabilitation, psycho-oncology, and research—each staffed by multidisciplinary providers focused on delivering comprehensive supportive care to patients with cancer.

Training and/or Experience Required

      BE/BC licensed Internal Medicine or Family Practice, MD or DO

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance 
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

The Levine Cancer Institute is a unique institution of Atrium Health.  It was designed with the innovative vision to deliver outstanding cancer care across the Carolinas, building upon its strong network of affiliated hospitals and providers. At LCI, there are more than 200 cancer doctors experienced in treating the full spectrum of solid tumor and blood cancers. With training from some of the nation’s best cancer programs and expertise in treating even the rarest and most challenging cases, our specialists have the knowledge and skill needed to best treat our patients.

Atrium Health, formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System is the second largest non-profit healthcare system in the United States, and its cancer programs serve 4.7 million people across the Carolinas with 14 thousand new cases diagnosed annually. The Institute provides the headquarters in Charlotte, where specialized clinical activity will interface with extensive research and educational endeavors.

Charlotte is one of the nation’s fastest-growing big cities and is projected to increase in population 71% by 2030. The area features the following attributes: World-class entertainment, eclectic culinary experiences, as well as an abundance of arts, musical, and cultural opportunities. Numerous professional sports including the NFL Carolina Panthers, NBA Charlotte Hornets, NASCAR, Carolina Knights baseball, Charlotte Checkers hockey and world-class training facilities at the US National Whitewater Center, as well as unlimited year-round recreational opportunities. Excellent public and private schools and numerous top ranked colleges and universities throughout the greater Charlotte region. Easy access to beautiful Blue Ridge mountains and some of the nation’s most popular beaches. Immediate airport access and convenient proximity to multiple major metropolitan areas.