Job Description
We are seeking passionate Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist to join the growing multidisciplinary care team at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada's premier childhood cancer and rare disease center.
This is an exceptional opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to the fight against childhood cancer and rare diseases while also enjoying an active lifestyle outside of work.
Are you a provider who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team? Can you dedicate yourself to being part of a team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work, and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience to the children in this region.
Located in our state-of-the-art facility at 1 Breakthrough Way in the heart of beautiful Summerlin on the Roseman University of Health Sciences campus, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) achieves the extraordinary with a model of success based on transformative innovation. We are one team with one vision and one mission centered around clinical excellence and compassionate care. As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, we are committed to being a new kind of healthcare organization; one that blends the best of what corporate healthcare, education, and research have to offer with the generosity and spirit of charity. This hybrid model allows us to perform like a traditional healthcare facility in terms of best practices yet also allows us to create a uniquely family-centered patient experience. Our Charity Care Program ensures that those without medical insurance or who are unable to pay for services still receive the treatment they deserve.
C4K offers competitive salaries along with a robust benefits package. Las Vegas offers an exceptional quality of life, an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, a strong local economy, and a low cost of living compared with other major U.S. cities. In addition to its reputation for nightlife, suburban Las Vegas offers a variety of family-oriented communities along with world-class cultural institutions, some of the best restaurants in the world, year-round recreational opportunities, and access to a multitude of state and national parks including the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Yosemite. Skiing and snowboarding are just an hour's drive away in the Spring Mountains.
SUMMARY : Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist is responsible for treating patients with cancer and blood disorders. This is an exempt, full-time position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serves as a member of the physician and follows all standard operating procedures.
- Performs procedures within the clinic procedure rooms while adhering to organizational policies.
- Coordinates treatment plans and prescribes various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Prepares and oversees treatment plans, including appropriate dosages.
- Facilitates direct hospital admissions and ensures appropriate placement within local hospitals.
- Facilitates end-of-life discussions and care planning, involving specialist, time discharge, and medication coordination.
- Participates in assigned 'on-call' rotations generally lasting for one (1) week. Providers are expected to be on call for the entire period, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The on-call week may be shortened or extended due to holiday coverage.
- Participates in the Organization's quality improvement activities and maintains Joint Commission and other compliance standards.
- Participates in the resolution of patient, parent, and provider complaints and enhances patient and provider satisfaction as measured by periodic surveys.
- Maintains excellent working relationships and communication with the other physician members of the Organization, support personnel, administration, and the Leadership Team.
- Participates in Multidisciplinary Meetings (Mondays), Provider meetings (Thursday), Tumor Board meetings, and NCORP meetings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
- Licensed medical doctor specializing in pediatric hematology-oncology, with an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.
- Eligible to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
- Maintains active or associate staff privileges, in good standing, with appropriate credentials on the medical staff of hospitals as reasonably required by the Employer.
- Maintains registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
- Insurable for malpractice liability in accordance with Nevada statues and maintains certification by credentialing agencies reasonably determined by the Employer.
- Completes Continuing Medical Education (CME) to meet organizational and state licensing requirements.
- Maintains certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending and walking.
- Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times.
LANGUAGE SKILLS : English.
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area,