Physician-Oncology

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Oncologist
Job Duties: Diagnose and treat patients with cancer. Acquire and examine patient clinical history, perform physical examination, choose, order and perform appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Consult with physicians, nurses, patients and patients’ families concerning treatment and care and transmission risks, prophylaxis and precautions. Refer cases to specialists as indicated, maintaining continuity of care. Provide medical direction to healthcare staff and assist in developing and implementing education, training and in-service programs for the healthcare staff. Various administrative duties and participate in committees. Maintain patient records according to hospital policies and procedures. Maintain board certification or board eligibility in oncology. Remain a member of the active staff of hospitals. Provide call coverage. Occasional travel to worksites in Lafayette.
Employer: Lafayette Health Ventures, Inc.
Geographic area of employment: New Iberia, LA. Occasional travel to worksites in Lafayette.
Salary: $350,000 to $450,000 per year
Education Required: M.D. or D.O.
Other Requirements:
• License to practice medicine in Louisiana
• Completion of an oncology fellowship

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