Medical Oncologist

Essential Duties:

• Understand, support, and implement the mission of the facility to deliver health care to those in need in the performance of all job responsibilities
• Ensure that patient care meets or exceeds the facility quality standards
• Ensure that patient satisfaction meets or exceeds standards set by the facility
• Educate patients on both clinical and managed care
• Participate in clinic and network task forces as requested and appropriate
• Function as an effective clinic team member
• Meet productivity standards
• Effectively use clinic financial and other performance information

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
• Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers

Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Oncology Residency Program
• Open to new graduates

License/Certification:

• Kentucky License/Eligible
• DEA
• Board certified in Oncology; Hematology board NOT required

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is seeking an Oncologist to join an established group in growing their comprehensive oncology program across the state of Kentucky, specifically in our London, Mount Sterling, and Corbin locations. The Oncologist provides high quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective general oncology patient care. We offer the latest in cancer-care technology, including indication-specific use of the latest FDA approved drugs, state-of-the-art linear accelerator based radiation therapy and strong partnerships with other providers such as surgeons who use da Vinci® Xi surgical system for less pain and faster recovery.

Position Overview:

• Hematology-Oncology; Oncology board required, Hematology board NOT required.
• APP support in clinic; APP sees benign hematology patients.
• Walk into existing patient panel with little to no competition in the area and a large referral base!
• Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends. 4 administrative hours per week.
• Very light phone-only call for ED only. Call shared among all CHI Oncology providers in Kentucky. 3rd party Oncology group takes front line call.
• Work at a volume that is comfortable for you. Very much a work/life balance position with the ability to be very busy if you desire.
• Be part of building a program with a strong existing foundation and a brand new cancer center!
• Visa sponsorship available 

Offer Includes:

• Competitive salary guarantee for up to 3 years and a lucrative production model after guarantee period.
• Additional quality-based bonus
• Up to $200,000 in recruiting incentives including sign-on bonus, student loan assistance, residency bonus, and relocation assistance
• 1 week CME, $4,000
• 33 days PTO plus 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid malpractice insurance/tail coverage
• Eligible for student loan forgiveness through federal and state forgiveness programs
• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, short-term disability, MyWellness benefits, and mental health resources. 
• Retirement options (both standard and ROTH options) through Fidelity with up to 3% match PLUS an additional annual company contribution of 3% of your salary to your choice of 401k or pension plan.
• EPIC- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations

About CHI Saint Joseph Health – Kentucky
Welcome to CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group, a full service network of primary care services specializing in family, internal, geriatric and pediatric care serving 88 locations across central and Eastern Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group is dedicated to delivering customized care based on the unique needs of our patients and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). 

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-pro?t, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

About CHI Saint Joseph Hospital – Lexington

Saint Joseph Hospital, part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877, Saint Joseph Hospital was Lexington’s first hospital and serves residents of central and eastern Kentucky. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care, guided by our mission and core values of Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence and Collaboration. Known as Lexington's "heart hospital," Saint Joseph has pioneered many firsts in the health care community and has been nationally recognized for treatment in cardiology, orthopedics and stroke.

About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, known as the "Horse Capital of the World," is a vibrant and welcoming city located in the heart of the Bluegrass region. With a population of over 320,000, Lexington offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. The area is renowned for its picturesque rolling hills, historic horse farms, and a strong sense of community.

Lexington boasts a thriving economy, top-ranked public and private schools, and access to nationally recognized universities, including the University of Kentucky. Residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural events, dining, and outdoor recreation—from SEC sports and live music venues to bourbon tours and scenic hiking trails in nearby Red River Gorge.

With a low cost of living, short commute times, and an exceptional quality of life, Lexington is consistently ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States. Whether you're raising a family or looking to advance your medical career, Lexington offers an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.