Hematology Oncology-Medical Director - Physician - Albany, NY

Practice Location:

• Albany - 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
• Troy - 2215 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180
• Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; closed on weekends.

Compensation Package Highlights:

• Year 1 & 2 Annual Salary: $550,000 - $600,000, plus a WRVU productivity model
• Years 3-5 Annual Salary: $650,000
• Quality Bonus: Available
• CME Allowance: $5,000
• Signing Bonus: Available
• Opportunity for Education Loan Repayment
• Relocation Reimbursement: Available
• 5-year Contract with a Stable/Guaranteed Base
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package

Practice Overview:

Our organization is affiliated with a leading cancer center in Buffalo, NY. The physicians involved in the hematology/oncology program will be employed by RPCI Oncology, PC.

• Physicians typically see 15-18 patients per day, with the option to increase this volume if desired.
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) manage approximately 10-12 patients daily.
• During hospital rounds, physicians do not have patient responsibilities.
• Average Daily Hospital Census: 20-30 patients.
• Office schedules and call loads are designed to be manageable and equitable.
• Albany Clinic Average Volume: 50-80 patients per day; Average Daily Infusion Visits: 30-38.
• Troy Clinic Average Volume: 40 patients per day; Average Daily Infusion Visits: 15-20.
• Nurses, APPs, and MDs are authorized to administer antineoplastic agents.
• MDs and APPs perform intrathecal, intralesion, and intracavity procedures.
• Bone marrow and FNA biopsies are primarily conducted by Interventional Radiology.
• Nurses are responsible for managing VAD catheters.
• Intrapleural therapies are provided in an inpatient setting.
• Collaborative clinical trials are being pursued with Roswell Park and our organization.
• The Oncology Service Line consists of approximately 80% oncology and 20% benign hematology.
• We are transitioning to a 1:1 MD:APP model within the Oncology Services Line.

Patient Demographics:

• Patients from all socio-economic backgrounds.
• Age range includes Geriatric to Young Adult (no pediatrics).
• High patient volumes for pancreatic, breast, colon, and urology cancers.
• Lower volumes for melanoma and renal cancers.
• Physicians have access to a variety of specialties within our system (Thoracic, GI, H&N, GU).
• The GI group operates independently but collaborates effectively with our Oncology Service Line.
• Our Oncology Service Line does not manage acute leukemias.
• Currently, there is no BMT/TCT program within our Oncology Service Line.

*The Oncology Services Line has dedicated APPs for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Support Staff:

• Our nursing team achieved Magnet designation in 2022.
• Each physician is assigned a Primary Nurse to handle triage calls and paperwork.
• Dedicated Nurses are available in both the Albany and Troy clinics to assist with patient management.

**Four full-time pharmacists are available to assist with chemotherapy questions and are very approachable.

Call Responsibilities:

• Inpatient consult/call responsibility follows a 1:5 schedule.
• The future goal is to achieve a 1:7 schedule.
• Consult Service: Hospitalists admit patients, and dedicated inpatient APPs manage care.
• After-hours call responsibility occurs Monday - Thursday every 5 weeks.
• Weekend call responsibility is scheduled for Friday - Sunday every 5 weeks.
• EMR System: EPIC

Tumor Boards: GU, GI, Breast, Thoracic, General.

***Virtual access to specialized Tumor Boards at the comprehensive cancer center is available.

Qualifications:

• Must possess Board Certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology, or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient-centered care and a desire to work collaboratively within a team.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills alongside strong clinical abilities.
• Shows enthusiasm and motivation to deliver the highest quality of care and outcomes.

We invite you to express your interest and submit your resume!