Oncology Physician Opportunity Details

Oncologist - Gatesville, TX, USA

Job Description

Oncologist Opening in Central Texas Hill Country

Coryell Health is seeking a Medical Oncologist to join our growing care team in Gatesville, Texas. This full-time opportunity offers the ability to provide comprehensive cancer care in a supportive community setting while working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Whether you are an experienced oncologist or completing fellowship training, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families throughout Central Texas.

Practice Highlights

  • Hospital-employed position
  • Full-time oncology practice
  • Comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment management
  • Multidisciplinary care environment
  • Collaboration with surgeons, radiologists, primary care physicians, and specialty providers
  • Participation in tumor boards and case reviews
  • Opportunity to build lasting patient relationships in a community-focused setting
  • Welcoming both experienced physicians and graduating fellows

Clinical Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and develop treatment plans for patients with cancer and blood disorders
  • Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapies
  • Monitor patient progress through follow-up visits and diagnostic testing
  • Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, prognosis, and supportive care resources
  • Coordinate care across multiple specialties to ensure seamless treatment delivery
  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards for complex case discussions
  • Stay current with advances in oncology through continuing medical education and professional development

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology
  • Active Texas medical license or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong clinical judgment and treatment planning skills
  • Excellent communication and patient-centered care approach
  • Commitment to compassionate, high-quality oncology care

About Coryell Health

Coryell Health is a community-owned healthcare organization.  On the central campus patients have access to a wide range of health services including, but not limited to a 25-bed licensed hospital, 4 operating rooms, a Level IV Trauma Center emergency room with primary and specialty care providers including 2 orthopedic surgeons, general and vascular surgery, 2 pain management specialists, visiting oncologist, an interventional cardiac and peripheral Cath lab, an advanced wound care center with hyperbaric chamber, a state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation center, and more. Full time employees enjoy competitive compensation, insurance, 401(k), and CME time and money.

About the Community:

Coryell Health is located in Gatesville, TX which is 30 miles west of Waco in the beautiful Hill country    and halfway in between Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth. Coryell County has a population of 84,000.  Gatesville is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 36 and Highway 84, making access easy from Waco, Killeen, Temple, Austin, or Dallas/Ft Worth.

 

On April 8, 2024, Gatesville will be in the path of totality for the  total eclipse of the Sun . We will be one of the best places in the United States to experience this spectacular event, with 4 minutes, 24 seconds of totality. 

Contact Email: jeff.bates@coryellhealth.org
Employer: Coryell Health
Location: Gatesville, TX, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Oncology
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