Hematologist-Oncologist/Medical Oncologist

Hematology/Oncology at Thompson Oncology Group

Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and is the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center.  The group is seeking a hematologist/oncologist for the region’s leading cancer program based in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. 

About this Opportunity

• 4 day work week
• Competitive base salary with generous sign-on and RVU bonus potential
• 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 forgiveness available
• Fellowship trained, board certified oncology pharmacists
• Accredited by ACOS Commission on Cancer

  About Thompson Cancer Survival Center

  Thompson Cancer Survival Center 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.  Thompson 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

  Thompson Oncology Group and Thompson Cancer Survival Center are members of Covenant Health, the region’s top-performing healthcare network with nine acute-care hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area’s fastest-growing physician practice division. We are the area’s largest employer with more than 10,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than one million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named six times in a row by Forbes as a Best Employer.

  About Knoxville, Tennessee

  Named one of the Top 50 Places to Live in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, Knoxville is located on the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.  Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville has a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods and is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment.  With a modern accessible airport, Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Knoxville is also known for its wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities.  With over 900 miles of hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks and 8 recreational lakes, there are plenty of opportunities to keep any outdoor enthusiast busy.  The area’s cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax.  Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.

• More Information
• www.thompsoncancer.com
• www.covenanthealth.com