Oncologist needed for growing program in the Bluegrass State - University affiliation

Medical Oncologist / Hematologist Opportunity with State-of-the-Art Cancer Center and On-site Radiation Oncology

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join a well-established and growing oncology program in Paducah, Kentucky. Join a respected medical oncology team with more than 30 years of service to the region.

The system has recently completed a state-of-the-art, full-service cancer center and is committed to continued growth of an integrated oncology program. Lourdes is an affiliate of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network, offering academic collaboration within a community-based practice.

Compensation & Benefits Include:

• Two-year income guarantee with excellent earning potential
• Sign-on bonus
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid CME and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and malpractice insurance
• Tail coverage

Practice Highlights:

• On-site Radiation Oncology
• Physician-led organization with leadership opportunities
• 379-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital with strong referral base
• Dedicated Oncology Navigators and Financial Navigation services
• Fully staffed Tumor Registry
• Comprehensive Palliative Care program with dedicated Medical Director
• Comprehensive Hospice Care program with dedicated Medical Director
• On-site clinical trials and research program
• Academic affiliation with University of Kentucky / Markey Cancer Center
• Highly experienced outpatient oncology nursing staff (BSN- and OCN-certified)
• On-site pharmacy and laboratory services at the cancer center
• Participation in Cancer Committee and bi-weekly multidisciplinary cancer conferences

About Paducah, KY:

• Vibrant downtown, arts district, and performing arts center
• Outdoor recreation with nearby lakes and state parks
• Excellent public and private schools
• Easy access to Nashville (2 hrs) and St. Louis (2.5 hrs)
• Regional jet service to Charlotte

Join Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the nation’s top 20 health systems, and be part of a mission-driven organization delivering high-quality, compassionate cancer care.

At Mercy Health, we believe good works start with great people.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Emily S Wilson, Physician Recruiter

270-816-2291

eswilson@mercy.com

Lourdes serves as a regional referral center for a wide geographic region, including more than a dozen counties in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and northwest Tennessee. Lourdes offers an extensive array of medical specialties and technologies typically found in much larger urban settings.

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state’s fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).