Hematology/Oncology at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Covenant Health Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health. The group is seeking a hematologist/oncologist to join the region’s leading cancer program based in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

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!
• 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

This opportunity is located at Covenant Health Fort Sanders Regional. 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.

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.

About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Located on the TN River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is home to a vibrant downtown area, anchored by wonderful local restaurants and boutiques. Revitalized, historic neighborhoods dot the downtown landscape.

•   Cost of living 15% below the nation average
•   No state income tax
•   Excellent public school, most ranking in the list of top ten schools statewide
•   Private K-12 schools (including Christian, Catholic, and Montessori), University of TN, and numerous community colleges and technical programs