Opportunity: Medical Oncologist
 Opportunity Details
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Location: Biddeford, ME,
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 Job Description

MaineHealth is seeking Medical Oncologists to join their growing regional team.

The Medical Oncologists will work closely with Maine Medical Center, the state’s leading tertiary care hospital and Level I Trauma Center, and other regional hospitals and practices within the MaineHealth system, including the Cancer Care Center of York County, building a coordinated network of care.  Candidates will have the opportunity to provide community-based oncology services throughout southern, central and western Maine, enabling patients to receive as much of the care they need close to home as possible.  By maintaining a regional delivery of care, they support local care at local hospitals.  

The preferred candidates would be Board Eligible or Board Certified and Fellowship trained in Medical Oncology and Hematology and will work collaboratively with the Cancer Institute at Maine Medical Center and other MaineHealth hospitals and physician partners to ensure patients have access to the latest developments in their care, including a wide range of clinical trials.   The initial focus will be to hire two physicians to service the Biddeford area at Southern Maine Health Care, and at the Cancer Care Center of York County in Sanford.

The Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute is Maine's leading provider of cancer care. From prevention and early detection, to state-of-the-art treatment and clinical trials, Maine Medical Center’s Cancer Institute is home to the region's most comprehensive array of award-winning cancer care and support resources.  In southern Maine, The Cancer Care Center of York County provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer treatment in a welcoming facility equipped with the most advanced technologies, and is a collaboration of Maine Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care, a member of MaineHealth.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit family of leading high-quality providers and other healthcare organizations working together so their communities are the healthiest in America, leading the way in promoting public health and wellness in Maine.  MaineHealth is headquartered in Portland and is ranked among the nation's top 100 integrated healthcare delivery networks, with members and affiliates throughout Central, Western, and Southern Maine.

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness.  The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches.  Southern Maine’s York County combines a rich history of summer communities with a reputation for significant land preservation, a vibrant year-round population with a strong sense of community, and a focus on education excellence.

This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a beautiful and culturally rich area while being affiliated with a health system with award winning programs, nationally recognized physicians, and world class technology.

 Contact Information
Contact: Alison Nathanson, Director, MaineHealth Physician Recruitment Center

Email: nathaa@mainehealth.org
Phone: (207) 661-7383

If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.