Hematologist-Oncologist

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40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of Mercy Medical Center in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Job Description

This position is an eighteen-month partnership track opportunity with Oncology Associates which supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of Mercy Medical Center.

This opportunity will be in Mercy’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center.  Looking for a dual boarded Medical Oncology and Hematology physician.  This is a comprehensive community cancer center with multiple specialties like Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Gyn Oncology, Genetics and others.  Lab, Pharmacy, and Infusion are embedded within the Oncology space serving as an efficient resource for patients and providers.  Mercy utilizes Epic as EMR so all documentation is integrated into the system.  Hall-Perrine Cancer Center is Commission on Cancer Accredited.  The cancer center is blessed with philanthropy and supportive services to round out an excellent patient experience.  Hall-Perrine Cancer Center even has Thrive Exercise and Rehabilitation program for cancer survivorship.   Mercy also has a large primary care network which actively supports the oncology team.

Contact Jared Kast at [email protected] or 319-861-7789 for questions or to express interest.

• Become the 6th hematologist oncologist
• Shared call of 1:6
• Tumor boards; multidisciplinary conference and clinic
• Research and clinic trials available
• Community-based role with a quality-of-care focused organization
• A top community in Iowa to live; highly rated public schools

Mercy Cedar Rapids is an independent Catholic healthcare system serving patients and families in eastern Iowa for 125 years. Its flagship facility, Mercy Medical Center, is a  fully accredited, 424-licensed-bed hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa with a hospital-based Level III Trauma Center and 3 stand-alone emergency departments, the Hall Perrine Cancer Center and the Plumb Heart Center. 

The system also has an established network of specialty clinics, including Mercy Care primary and urgent care clinics located throughout Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.

About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor is a vibrant area located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa with a total population of about 460,000. It is home to multiple prestigious colleges and universities, several large high-tech industries, and a renowned art and literary culture. The corridor area offers a unique balance of big city amenities without all the hassles that come with a large city.  Quality of life amenities include museums, two main theaters, 74 parks, four golf courses, six public swimming pools, two major hospitals and Eastern Iowa Airport. Other advantages include top-notch schools, a good transportation network and a pro-business government.

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Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.