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.

• Initial Annual Salary: $550,000 - $600,000 for the first two years, plus a WRVU productivity model.
• Annual Salary: $650,000 for years three to five.
• 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 Salary.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Our organization is affiliated with a leading cancer center in Buffalo, NY. The hematology/oncology program will employ the physicians.

• Physicians typically see 15-18 patients per day (with the option to see more if desired).
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) manage around 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 Volume: Approximately 5,080 patients daily; Average Daily Infusion Visits: 3,038.
• Troy Clinic Volume: About 40 patients daily; Average Daily Infusion Visits: 15-20.
• Nurses, APPs, and MDs are involved in administering 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.
• We are collaboratively pursuing clinical trials.
• The Oncology Service Line consists of approximately 80% oncology and 20% benign hematology.
• We are transitioning to a 1:1 MD to APP model in the Oncology Services Line.

• Patients come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Age range includes Geriatric to Young Adult (no pediatrics).
• High volumes of pancreatic, breast, colon, and urology cases.
• Lower volumes of melanoma and renal cases.
• Physicians have access to various specialties within the system (Thoracic, GI, H&N, and GU).
• The GI group operates independently but collaborates effectively with the Oncology Service Line.
• The Oncology Service Line does not manage acute leukemias or currently have a BMT/TCT program.

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

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

Additionally: We have 4 full-time pharmacists available to assist with chemotherapy questions and are very approachable.

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

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

Virtual Access: Available to specialized Tumor Boards at the cancer center.

• 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 excellent interpersonal and clinical skills.
• Shows enthusiasm and motivation to deliver optimal care and outcomes.

We look forward to your interest and application! Please submit your resume/CV to our organization.