Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician

2 days ago
TennesseeFull TimeOncology
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Health System as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician – Tennessee in United States. Job Summary: Provides medical leadership for the Department by assisting in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations, as outlined in contract. Assures compliance with all JCAHO/DNV and other regulatory agency guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • management, self

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician – Tennessee.

Key Skills

Pediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyMedical LeadershipStrategic PlanningQuality ImprovementPerformance EvaluationChart ReviewPatient Care CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceClinical DocumentationTeam-based CareSelf-management Support

Requirements

Requires an M.D. or D.O. degree with completion of an approved residency and fellowship program. Must hold a valid medical license in the State of Tennessee and maintain board certification in the specialty.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician position at Erlanger Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Erlanger Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, Medical Leadership, Strategic Planning, Quality Improvement, Performance Evaluation, Chart Review, Patient Care Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides medical leadership for the department by assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of program goals and operations. Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and participates in quality improvement processes and performance evaluations.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, CME Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Erlanger Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Chattanooga, TN
10+

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental/Vision
CME Time

Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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