Position Overview

Understanding the Role

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Hematologist/Medical Oncologist to join its cancer program during a period of active growth and transformation. Leadership is committed to building a comprehensive regional cancer program and wants a physician who will help shape the future of oncology services, not simply maintain the current model.

This is more than a replacement role. The incoming physician will work directly with executive leadership to improve clinical workflows, strengthen infusion operations, and raise the standard of the patient experience across the department.

Practice Snapshot

Detail Information
Position Type Employed Hematologist / Medical Oncologist
Setting Hospital-based outpatient clinic with inpatient consultation support
Practice Mix Approximately 60% Medical Oncology / 40% Hematology
Schedule 4.5-day work week; clinic every day
Target Volume 20 to 25 patients per day
Call Approximately 1:5; practice call only; very light burden
EMR Epic, with AI documentation tools available
Campus Main Campus, Lake Charles

Why This Position Exists

The recruitment supports long-term succession planning and anticipated physician retirements over the next 18 to 24 months, alongside continued growth of oncology services. Leadership is investing in a redesign of the cancer program and wants physicians who value collaboration and want to help build what comes next.

Why This Opportunity

  • Help build a comprehensive regional cancer program from the ground up
  • Strong executive support and a clear commitment to program growth
  • Direct influence over clinical operations and future direction
  • Established patient base with immediate demand and productivity
  • Hospital-based outpatient cancer center on the main campus
  • Epic EMR with AI documentation tools
  • Opportunity to improve infusion workflows and the patient experience
  • Potential for future leadership opportunities as the program grows
  • Weekly Tumor Board Meeting.

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