Physician - Medical Oncology - Fresno, CA

Overview:

California Cancer Associates (cCARE) offers extensive clinical services and care for every step of cancer treatment, including oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging. cCARE’s research division offers a high number of clinical trials for qualifying patients. We are dedicated to providing quality, compassionate treatment and care. We strive to reach the highest degree of excellence, which has earned us our outstanding reputation.

Fresno County is the heart of California; home to a diverse community, all of whom have a deep pride in our area—and once you’re here, it’s easy to see why. We have something to offer everyone: from thrilling outdoor adventures to the heartland of farm-to-fork dining. Three national parks—Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia—stand within a 90-minute drive from Fresno or Clovis. Here, the sun shines for more than 300 days of the year, making us the perfect stop in every season.

Job Purpose:

The Medical Oncologist/Hematologist will be responsible for managing the care and treatment of cancer patients.  The Medical Oncologist/Hematologist will work closely with center team members to implement treatment plans and monitor progress.

Compensation:

• Base salary plus wRVU
• Full benefits available
• Malpractice (tail coverage after 1y)
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Partnership track (3 years)

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with patients to discuss and understand treatment options and assist in managing the side effects and symptoms of the treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and center team members.
• Capable of handling stressful situations, making informed decisions and giving emotional support to patients and their families.
• Documenting and coordinating treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluate and assess the physiologic and psychological responsiveness of each patient’s response to treatment.
• Performing administrative tasks, such as keeping patients notes and records updated, writing prescriptions, providing education information to patients and monitoring treatment plans.
• Respond to patient and referring physician needs and concerns regarding patient’s treatment as expeditiously as possible.
• Attend any required clinic meetings.
• Promote cooperation and teamwork among other physicians and team members of the clinic.
• Comply with all credentialing, quality assurance and utilization review criteria that are adopted by the Company.
• Adhere to the company’s code of conduct and compliance program requirements.
• Comply with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding medical record documentation and coding accuracy standards, established by the Company.
• Maintain values consistent with the profession’s code of ethics and scope of practice as well as adhering to national, company standards, policies and procedures regarding treatment delivery and patient care.
• Participate in continuing education programs that are required to maintain clinical competency.
• Perform any other functions as required

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• MD or MD/PhD with medical training specifically in oncology and or hematology-oncology.
• Must be Board certified and/or Board eligible in hematology/oncology with a state license in good standing.
• If Board eligible, must be willing to take the boards and successfully pass within 12 months.
• Ability to interpret clinical, genomic and efficacy data.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Through and up-to-date working knowledge of cancers and cancer treatment options.
• Technical skills to operate medical equipment and tools related to cancer treatment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, technicians, fellow medical professionals and other clinic team members.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Required Competencies:

Strong leadership and team building skills. Excellent judgment, dependability, conscientious performance.  Detail oriented.  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.  Caring and empathetic.  High ethical standards. Self-confidence.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms; talk and hear.  Employee must lift and/or move 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, speech clarity, climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend.

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to environmental risk of radiation exposure, and biohazard exposure.