Physician – Hematology & Oncology – Meridian, MS

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematology & Oncology physician to build our new Oncology Center in Meridian, MS.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South.

Position Highlights:

• Virtual Tumor Board that meets regularly and that will assist us in building our Oncology program.
• Outpatient Infusion Center in 2 locations
• 340b Drug Pricing to enable access to multiple medications
• Established Hospitalist team to handle admissions
• Access to advanced technologies and specialty diagnostic support
• Radiologist/Oncologist services available in town
• On site Lab and Pharmacy
• On site cancer support groups and classes, along with dieticians and licensed counselors
• In house Radiology and Pathology team
• Clinic 4.5 days a week, Monday-Friday
• Call limited to 10 days per month and no night call
• Excellent earning potential (2-year Base Salary guarantee plus wRVU production)
• Rapidly growing system with the addition of over 20 new physicians in the last two years

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health
• Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Why Choose Ochsner Health:

• Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients. 
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.
• EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures. We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions.