NEW POSITION - Cancer Center Section Chief/Hematologist Oncologist in the Midwest

Holzer Health System is seeking an additional BE/BC Hematologist/Oncologist to join our team and serve in the role of Cancer Center Section Chief.

• Two-year guaranteed salary of $650,000 + production incentive and bonus opportunity
• Additional compensation for Section Chief role
• $75,000 sign on bonus
• Up to $150,000 educational loan reimbursement - qualifies for PSLF program
• Early commitment stipend of $2,000/month, up to 18 months, when signed prior to completion of fellowship program
• CME reimbursement and time off
• Moving expense reimbursement
• Annual time off, health, dental, vision, malpractice, life and long-term disability, and retirement

Practice Details:

• Comprehensive cancer treatment, including lung, colon, breast, and prostate cases
• Resources and support through direct exclusive affiliation with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center
• Minimal on-call responsibilities with mainly phone consultations; partnership with OVP Health provides 24/7 hospitalist support for a balanced work-life schedule
• Access to a broad referral network with more than 55 primary care providers
• Supported with top technology, including our True Beam Radiation Oncology services
• Additional extensive support services available, such as General Surgery, Pathology, Interventional Radiology, Wound Care, Home Health, Physical/Occupational Therapy, and more, with strong collegial support
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Hematology/Oncology split of 60/40
• Opportunity to work with residents and medical students
• Team currently consists of one Hematologist Oncologist and one Radiation Oncologist with tremendous opportunity to expand

Section Chief Duties:

• Provide oversight of the Cancer Center, including Joint Commission and Commission on Cancer (COC) accreditation
• Serve as the Cancer Liaison Physician for the Health System
• Assist with the development of policies and procedures for operations of the Cancer Center (e.g. schedules, workflows, call coverage) ensuring optimal quality and ethical conduct pertaining to patient care
• Develop relationships for the coordination of patient care with stakeholders, including but not limited to referral sources, patients, and community members
• Participate in new provider recruitment for the Cancer Center
• Actively participate in staff interviews, as well as performance improvement activities and staff development

The Holzer Center for Cancer Care

Known for its quality personalized care, Holzer Center for Cancer Care provides advanced, personalized treatment close to home for residents of southeastern Ohio. We are proud to offer the TrueBeam Radiotherapy System to our patients. Medical oncology services include an infusion area for chemotherapy with 12 bays and two private bays. Our Healing Garden provides a peaceful area for patients and their families, including a walking labyrinth, a reflecting pool, and benches for rest and meditation. Holzer Center for Cancer Care is one of only three systems affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center. This affiliation expands access to highly specialized cancer treatments, clinical resources, and clinical trials.

About Holzer

For over 100 years, the Holzer name has been woven into the fabric of our community. 

Come practice quality medicine in state-of-the-art facilities while living in an area that is characterized as much by its friendly people and strong values, as by its picturesque charm and breathtaking scenery. Holzer employs over 2,400 people and provides unparalleled access to leading technology.

Together we are Holzer, the largest, strongest healthcare system serving south central Ohio into West Virginia and Kentucky.

Today, Holzer is a regional health system with…

• Over 150 providers in more than 30 medical specialties
• Multiple clinical locations including; a dental care facility, long term care entities, home care and hospice services
• Annual ambulatory visits exceeding 450,000  
• 2 full-service hospitals:             
• Holzer Medical Center – Gallipolis, licensed for 266 beds and is designated by the Federal Government as a Rural Referral Center
• Holzer Medical Center – Jackson, a 24-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Three emergency departments and seven urgent care clinics
• Specialized services include; Holzer Center for Cancer Care, Holzer Cardiovascular Institute, and Holzer Center for Wound Care
• Graduate Medical Education, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine Residency Programs

The Communities We Serve

We are a thriving community nestled within Appalachia. Walk through our quiet downtown filled with quaint, locally owned stores, and you can smell the mom-and-pop restaurants cooking everything from burgers and fries to specialty ice-cream. Residents walking their dogs stop to say hello and welcome you to their little slice of heaven. Even shop owners take the time to throw up a hand and issue a friendly greeting as you walk by. Our hometown boasts the unique charms of smaller towns; low crime, affordable cost of living, and good schools for your kids while still offering city amenities. Also, if you love the outdoors; hiking, skiing, boating, golfing and fishing is right in our backyard. Pay a visit to Gallia County, and you'll immediately feel at home. 

 Educational Opportunities

Our local schools (public and private) offer state of the art facilities to advance the lives and education of their students. They also offer a large variety of extracurricular activities to keep you and your family involved in our communities.

We have two major universities in our area – Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. In addition, the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College provides multiple allied health programs and a post-secondary option where area high school students can obtain college credits. The University is the home of the Holzer School of Nursing.