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.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, an Atrium Health cancer center in Charlotte, NC, provides world-class cancer care to the greater Charlotte area.

When you come to Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, you get access to top-ranked physician expertise and the latest treatments and technologies, including groundbreaking clinical trials.

We take an individualized approach to cancer care, with cancer treatment plans that reflect a personal touch. Our experienced team of oncologists, hematologists and other cancer specialists works together to help you understand your treatment options, make the best decisions and get comprehensive support for your unique needs.

Cancer care in Charlotte, NC

At Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, we ensure you get the best possible treatment near you by providing various types of cancer care in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas.

We treat all types of cancer, including:

• Bladder cancer
• Blood cancers and blood disorders
• Brain cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Endocrine/thyroid cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Gastrointestinal cancer
• Gynecologic cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Leukemia
• Liver cancer
• Lung cancer
• Lymphoma
• Melanoma/skin cancer
• Multiple myeloma
• Pancreatic cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Rare and complex cancers
• Sarcoma/bone and soft tissue cancer
• Testicular cancer

Cancer treatments and services

Our cancer experts use a wide range of therapies to diagnose and treat cancer, including standard-of-care and cutting-edge options.

Some of the cancer treatments and services we offer include:

• Medical oncology (treating cancer with drugs like chemotherapy)
• Radiation oncology (targeting cancer cells with high energy x-rays)
• Our radiation therapy program also offers low-dose radiation therapy which uses smaller, precisely targeted doses to treat benign (non-cancerous) conditions.
• Surgical oncology (diagnosing and treating cancer with surgery)
• Immunotherapy (powering your immune system to attack cancer cells)
• Transplant and cellular therapy
• Clinical trials
• Genetic risk screening
• Hospice and palliative care
• Cancer outreach programs

And more. Our team of specialists will work with you to create a treatment plan that includes the most effective therapies for your unique needs.

Cancer support and survivorship programs

At Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, we focus on treating cancer while caring for your overall well-being with evidence-based supportive therapies. From managing the side effects of treatment to coping with emotional challenges, our skilled supportive oncology providers are here to help make the cancer experience easier for you.

Our cancer support and survivorship programs include:

• Integrative oncology
• Cancer nutrition services
• Patient navigation
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Cancer survivorship
• Psycho-oncology
• Senior oncology
• Palliative medicine
• Support groups

Learn more about our cancer support and survivorship programs here.