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 Salary: $550,000 - $600,000, plus a WRVU productivity model.
• Years 3-5 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 Salary.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Practice Overview:

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.
• No patient responsibilities during hospital rounds.
• Average Daily Hospital Census: 20-30 patients.
• Office schedules and call loads are designed to be manageable and equitable.
• Average patient volume at Albany Clinic: 50-80 patients daily; Average Daily Infusion Visits: 30-38.
• Average patient volume at Troy Clinic: 40 patients daily; 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 oversee VAD catheters.
• Intrapleural therapies are provided in the inpatient setting.
• Collaborative clinical trials are being pursued with the cancer center.
• The Oncology Service Line comprises approximately 80% oncology and 20% benign hematology.
• The Oncology Services Line is transitioning to a 1:1 MD:APP model.

Patient Demographics:

• 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, GU).
• The GI group operates independently but collaborates effectively with the Oncology Service Line.
• The Oncology Service Line does not manage acute leukemias.
• Currently, there is no BMT/TCT program within the 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 for triage calls and administrative tasks.
• Dedicated Nurses are available in both Albany and Troy clinics to assist with patient management.

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

Call Responsibilities:

• Current call schedule is 1:5 for inpatient consults.
• Future goal is to achieve a 1:7 schedule.
• Consult Service: Hospitalists handle admissions, while dedicated inpatient APPs manage patient care.
• After-hours call responsibility: Monday - Thursday every 5 weeks.
• Weekend call responsibility: Friday - Sunday every 5 weeks.
• EMR: EPIC.

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

***Virtual access to specialized Tumor Boards at the 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.
• Committed to patient-centered care and eager to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills alongside strong clinical abilities.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about delivering optimal care and achieving positive patient outcomes.

We look forward to your interest and application! Please submit your resume/CV for consideration.