Medical Oncologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Hematologist/Oncologist (Medical Oncologist)
• Pay: $320,000–$350,000 per year (may include bonuses and incentives)

Description

Provide comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with cancer. Conduct diagnostic evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and manage follow-up care to monitor progress and address side effects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in research studies/clinical trials, and stay current with evidence-based oncology best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic evaluations, including physical examinations, to determine treatment course
• Use physiology knowledge to create individualized treatment plans
• Provide routine check-ups and follow-up care during treatment
• Monitor progress and manage side effects and patient concerns
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals (e.g., radiologists)
• Participate in research studies and clinical trials
• Provide immunization and botulinum toxin treatment options as appropriate
• Deliver geriatric care for older adults with cancer
• Use radiography and other diagnostic tools to identify and monitor tumors
• Provide wound care and support for patients with compromised healing
• Stay current with oncology developments and adhere to evidence-based best practices

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Residency in internal medicine or family medicine with oncology focus
• Board certification in medical oncology or hematology
• Strong physiology knowledge and diagnostic evaluation experience
• Ability to immunize patients and provide botulinum toxin treatment
• Experience in geriatric care and research
• Familiarity with radiography and other diagnostic tools
• Proficiency in wound care and patient support
• Commitment to ongoing research and education in oncology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Benefits

• Annual compensation: $320,000–$350,000
• Bonus/incentive eligibility