Oncology Physician Opportunity Details

Hematology/Oncology at Covenant Health Alcoa - Knoxville, TN, USA

Job Description

About this Opportunity

  • Come see why East Tennessee is a great place to live and practice!  No State Income Tax! Four seasons! Incredible outdoor beauty!
  • Coming in 2027, a brand-new, state-of -the-art multipurpose healthcare facility in the Springbrook area of Alcoa
  • Competitive base salary with generous sign-on and RVU bonus potential
  • 4 day work week
  • Excellent benefits package including generous CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance and flexible relocation assistance
  • Progressive patient support programs such as disease-specific nurse navigators, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer outreach services, regional patient housing, and nutrition and social services
  • Disease-specific tumor conferences and multi-disciplinary clinics
  • Supported by a referral base of over 300 employed  Covenant Medical Group  providers
  • Hospitalists routinely admit patients
  • Educational loan assistance available
  • Residency trained, board certified oncology pharmacists
  • Accredited by  ACOS Commission on Cancer

Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible!

As a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, full-time employees may be eligible to have their federal student loans forgiven after meeting program requirements.

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualify

About Our Cancer Center

Covenant Health  has a legacy of providing high quality cancer care in East Tennessee. We offer some of the area’s most advanced cancer diagnostic services and treatments, including advanced PET imaging exams, breast tomosynthesis, Gamma Knife, and a strong clinical research program. Our physicians are supported by a team of nurse navigators, dietitians, genetics counselors, clinical trials specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers and counselors to provide comprehensive patient care. Covenant Health is proud to have six comprehensive cancer centers throughout the region for the residents of East Tennessee. We invite you to learn more and be part of our growing team.

About Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional is a not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving East Tennessee and the surrounding region. Located in downtown Knoxville, it is a 468-bed medical center with an array of medical services, including neurology, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology, obstetrics and rehabilitation medicine. It is certified by The Joint Commission and CARF as a Comprehensive Stroke and Rehabilitation Center and holds several accreditations in cardiology, hip, knee and spine surgeries and bariatrics. It is a Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Excellence and has been awarded for its maternity care. For more information, visit CovenantHealth.com/Fort-Sanders-Regional.

About the Facility:

  • 468 licensed beds
  • 51 emergency room beds and a radiology suite within the department
  • 72 critical care beds (including Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU and Neuro-ICU, most with tele-ICU capability)
  • 17 surgery suites
  • 5 cath labs, part of our award-winning Heart Center
  • Triage rooms, antepartum suites, labor and delivery suites and mother/baby rooms to help moms welcome the newest members of their families
  • Home to Patricia Neal, East Tennessee’s premier rehabilitation hospital and outpatient center 

About Covenant Health

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health, a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at  CovenantHealth.com .

About Alcoa, Tennessee

Located in the heart of East Tennessee, Alcoa offers physicians an exceptional quality of life combined with the professional advantages of being part of the greater Knoxville metropolitan area. The community provides the perfect balance of small-town charm, excellent schools, affordable living, and convenient access to many resources.

Just minutes from Knoxville and McGhee Tyson Airport, Alcoa offers easy travel access while placing residents near the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and countless outdoor recreational opportunities.

 Families are drawn to Alcoa’s highly regarded school system, safer neighborhoods, and extensive parks and recreation amenities.  The city’s commitment to green space and promoting an active lifestyle creates an attractive setting to physicians seeking work-life balance.

Contact Email: jhodge9@covhlth.com
Employer: Covenant Health - Physician Services
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Oncology
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