Hematology/Oncology Opportunity Available in Laredo, TX

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Hematology Oncology Physician to join the community.

• Call Coverage Available every other week
• 2hours from San Antonio
• Has Infusion Center that is run by the hospital – it has grown 400% in past 2 years – physician is part of the planning, but does not run the center.
• 50/50 Hem/Onc
• IM Residents rotate through inpatient rounding
• Office Space Available
• Will accept graduating Fellows
• Joining 1 other Hem/Onc provider
• Includes 8 patient rooms with experienced Clinical Manager and Staff
• No visa support available
• Spanish is a plus

 We offer an excellent recruitment package that may include:

• Commencement bonus
• Potential medical education debt assistance
• Relocation, marketing and CME allowances
• Texas does not have a personal state income tax!

 Laredo, TX is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande River on the border of Mexico and the United States.

“Laredo Listed as No. 3 Safest City in the US, per report” – Laredo Morning Times

• Population of around 275,000
• Home to Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College
• Multiple historical districts, many on the National Register of Historic Places
• Home to the Tecolotes Dos Laredos, the Triple-A minor league team for the Mexican League that plays home games in both Mexico and in Laredo
• Many family friendly pools and parks

 About Laredo Medical Center:

• Laredo’s largest hospital – beautiful campus overlooking a small lake
• 326-bed licensed acute care facility offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services
• Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by Joint Commission, Designation of Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation, also accredited for its Bariatric program.
• The only hospital in Laredo with a dedicated unit for bone and joint services.
• 175 on Active Staff – 49 Specialties and Sub-Specialties
• Level III NICU
• Largest ED in the region – Level III Trauma designation
• Robotics assisted surgery
• EMR:  Athena (Clinic) and Cerner (Hospital)
• Supportive administration and Board – extremely easy to work with and forward-looking.  Focused on finding a way to help their medical staff be more successful (local interest)
• Nearest tertiary is in San Antonio – 2 hours away.  Has CareFlite