Hematology/Oncology Opportunity in South Texas

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Laredo
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Laredo Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE Hematology Oncology Physician to join the community.

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• Call Coverage Available every other week
  
• 2hours from San Antonio
  
• Has Infusion Center that is run by the hospital – it has grown 400% in past 2 years – physician is part of the planning, but does not run the center.
  
• 50/50 Hem/Onc
  
• IM Residents rotate through inpatient rounding
  
• Office Space Available
  
• Will accept graduating Fellows
  
• Joining 1 other Hem/Onc provider
  
• Includes 8 patient rooms with experienced Clinical Manager and Staff
  
• No visa support available
  
• Spanish is a plus
  
  We offer an excellent recruitment package that may include:
  
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  • Commencement bonus
    
  • Potential medical education debt assistance
    
  • Relocation, marketing and CME allowances
    
  • Texas does not have a personal state income tax!
    
    
    Laredo, TX is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande River on the border of Mexico and the United States.
    
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    • Population of around 275,000
      
    • Home to Texas A&M International University and Laredo Community College
      
    • Multiple historical districts, many on the National Register of Historic Places
      
    • Home to the Tecolotes Dos Laredos, the Triple-A minor league team for the Mexican League that plays home games in both Mexico and in Laredo
      
    • Many family friendly pools and parks
      
      
      About Laredo Medical Center:
      
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      • Laredo's largest hospital – beautiful campus overlooking a small lake
        
      • 326-bed licensed acute care facility offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services
        
      • Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by Joint Commission, Designation of Chest Pain Accredited v6 with Primary PCI Accreditation, also accredited for its Bariatric program.
        
      • The only hospital in Laredo with a dedicated unit for bone and joint services.
        
      • 175 on Active Staff – 49 Specialties and Sub-Specialties
        
      • Level III NICU
        
      • Largest ED in the region – Level III Trauma designation
        
      • Robotics assisted surgery
        
      • EMR: Athena (Clinic) and Cerner (Hospital)
        
      • Supportive administration and Board – extremely easy to work with and forward-looking. Focused on finding a way to help their medical staff be more successful (local interest)
        
      • Nearest tertiary is in San Antonio – 2 hours away. Has CareFlite
        

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