Hematology/Oncology Physician

Hematologist/Oncologist | UNC Health Blue Ridge# 4-Day Workweek. Exceptional Patient Relationships. World-Class Resources. Blue Ridge Mountain Living.# Blue Ridge Cancer Center | Valdese, North Carolina# What if you could practice oncology the way you believe it should be practiced, with time for your patients, collaboration when you need it, and a schedule that leaves room for your own life?

Blue Ridge Cancer Center at UNC Health Blue Ridge is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our growing cancer program in Valdese, North Carolina.# With a four-day workweek, 98% outpatient practice, manageable daily volume, low call burden, and a comprehensive patient-support team, you can focus on what matters most: your patients.

And you can do it while building a life in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.# Why This Opportunity Stands Out# A Practice Built Around Patients and Physicians# 4-day workweek, Monday through Thursday# 98% outpatient practice# Manageable volume of approximately 13#15 patients per day# Low call burden# 24/7 nurse triage support# Opportunities for hybrid flexibility# Hospital-employed through Blue Ridge Medical Group# Practice in the Blue Ridge Cancer Center, which opened in August 2023# Opportunities to participate in Tumor Boards and Cancer Committee activities at UNC Health Blue Ridge and within the UNC Health system# Ability to collaborate on complex cases with cancer specialists across the broader system# Comprehensive Support for Your Patients# Excellent cancer care extends beyond treatment.

Our patients have access to supportive services that include:# Patient navigation# Cancer support groups# Nutrition counseling and weight management# Confidential spiritual care# Genetic counseling# The result is a more comprehensive approach to supporting patients and their families throughout treatment.# Collaboration Without Leaving Community Medicine Behind# One of the most compelling parts of this opportunity is the ability to practice community-based oncology while maintaining connections across the broader UNC Health system.

You#ll have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary discussions, Tumor Boards, and Cancer Committee activities and to collaborate on challenging cases.# It offers an attractive combination: the relationships and impact of community oncology with access to the resources of a larger health system.# Who We#re Looking For# We#re looking for a physician who values compassionate care, collaboration, and long-term patient relationships.

The ideal candidate will be:# Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and Oncology# Committed to evidence-based, patient-centered cancer care# Collaborative and team-oriented# An excellent communicator with patients, families, and colleagues# Interested in contributing to the continued growth of cancer services in Western North Carolina# Both experienced physicians and physicians completing fellowship are encouraged to consider the opportunity.

Compensation # Benefits# Your career should support your life as well as your professional goals.# UNC Health Blue Ridge offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:# Competitive compensation# Relocation assistance# Full professional liability coverage# Short- and long-term disability insurance# 403(b) retirement and savings plan# Comprehensive employee benefits# Live Where Others Come to Get Away# Valdese and the surrounding communities sit in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, putting you close to some of North Carolina#s most beautiful outdoor destinations.

Your time away from the Cancer Center could include:# 🚤 Boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and mountain biking at Lake James# 🥾 Hiking and waterfalls throughout Pisgah National Forest# 🌄 Exploring Linville Gorge, widely known as the #Grand Canyon of the East## 🌲 Hiking the trails, waterfalls, and mountain streams of South Mountains State Park# 🚲 Cycling, mountain biking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation# 🎵 Local arts, live music, festivals, and community events# 🍷 Local wineries, breweries, restaurants, and shops# 🏡 The connection and pace of life that come with a welcoming Western North Carolina community# It#s a place where an extraordinary professional opportunity can coexist with a life outside of medicine.

Practice Exceptional Cancer Care. Build Meaningful Relationships. Have Time for a Life Outside Medicine.# Come help us continue building exceptional cancer care in Western North Carolina.# Chloe# Pilgrim# Director of Physician Recruitment# UNC Health Blue Ridge# No recruitment firms or placement agencies, please.#