Palliative Care Physician - University Cancer & Blood Center - Athens/Covington, GA

Supportive and Palliative Care Services Physician Opportunity

University Cancer & Blood Center

Athens/Covington, GA

Job Details:

Occupation: Physician

Specialty: Supportive and Palliative Care

Clinic Location: Athens/Covington, GA

Employment: Full-Time

Opportunity: Private Practice, Outpatient

Board Certifications: BE/BC

Degree: MD/DO

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Physician Required
• Fellowship Trained in Hospice/Palliative Care

About the Role:

University Cancer and Blood Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Physician to lead our growing Live Well program. This unique program provides comprehensive support across the full continuum of cancer care—from diagnosis to survivorship—offering services such as social support, transportation assistance, and specialized palliative care. Within the palliative care component, you'll work alongside two Palliative Care-certified Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to deliver patient-centered, interdisciplinary care focused on quality of life and symptom management. The Live Well program is a vital extension of our mission to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. As part of a practice that values innovation and excellence, you will be joining a culture that attracts some of the best cancer minds in the country.

Known for its vibrant music scene, rich history, and welcoming community, Athens, GA, offers an exceptional quality of life. Home to the University of Georgia, the city blends small-town charm with the energy of a college town. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, diverse dining and cultural experiences, scenic outdoor spaces, and easy access to Atlanta, just 70 miles away.

Recruitment Package:

• Top-Tier Compensation: Benefit from highly competitive compensation structures. No cap on earning potential. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy CME reimbursement to further your education and skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefit package, reviewed annually to stay competitive with the market. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death coverage.
• Secure Your Future: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive retirement savings options.
• Peace of Mind: We cover your malpractice insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Community Care: Make a real difference by caring for patients in their local communities.
• Career Advancement: Seize leadership opportunities for career growth within our organization.
• Supportive Environment: Join a physician-led and managed organization that values clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and quality patient care while prioritizing your professional development and well-being.

About the Practice and their Mission:

University Cancer & Blood Center has been committed to serving the medical oncology and hematology needs of the local Athens community and the Northeast Georgia region. Our practice intends to provide the highest level of care possible while remaining increasingly focused on a more comprehensive approach to addressing and serving the broader needs of our patients and their families. The University Cancer and Blood Center offers services such as Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, a cutting-edge Theranostics treatment program, our in-house pharmacy, and a robust clinical trials program, the second-largest clinical trial program in the state.

University Cancer & Blood Center is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to shanna.carpien@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!