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:

• 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.
• Five-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 increase patient volume if desired).
• Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) manage around 10-12 patients daily.
• During hospital rounds, physicians do not have assigned patients.
• Average Daily Hospital Census: 20-30 patients.
• Office schedules and call loads are designed to be manageable and equitable.
• Average patient volume at the Albany Clinic: 50-80 patients per day, with an average of 30-38 infusion visits daily.
• Average patient volume at the Troy Clinic: 40 patients per day, with 15-20 infusion visits daily.
• 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 manage 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.
• The Oncology Services Line is transitioning to a 1:1 MD to APP model.

Patient Demographics:

• Patients come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Age range includes Geriatric to Young Adult (no pediatric patients).
• 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.
• Currently, there is no BMT/TCT program within the Oncology Service Line.

Support Staff:

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

Additional Support:

• 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: Monday - Thursday every five weeks.
• Weekend call responsibility: Friday - Sunday every five weeks.
• EMR: EPIC.

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

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

Qualifications:

• Must hold Board Certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine, with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology, or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and a desire to work collaboratively within a team.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills alongside strong clinical abilities.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to deliver the highest quality of care and outcomes.

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