Hematology/Oncology team is Expanding in Myrtle Beach!

CMC is recruiting another Hem/Onc due to patient need and expansion.  They currently have 2 oncologists and are looking for a 3^rd and ultimately a 4^th.  The goal is to have 4 full time providers in the group.

Candidate Parameters:  Fellowship trained and board certified/eligible in hematology/oncology.  2022 candidates accepted as well as those currently practicing.  J1 and H1B candidates accepted.

Joining CMC Cancer Center (Employed with Physician’s Network Services) :

• Najla Itani (Originally from Lebanon) – 
• Nishitha Thumallapally (Originally from India) – Joined in 2019
• 2 NP’s (14+ Years of Experience)

• Other Provder’s in the Community:
  • Coastal Cancer Center (5 Physicians)
  • Associated Medical Specialists (1 Physician)

Typical Schedule:

• Full time position – Monday thru Friday
• 36 Patient Contact Hours – 4 Admin Hours/week
• 1 Hour – New Patient Visits; 30/45 Minutes – Follow Up
• 1:3 Call – Consult Only Service - No Admissions (Goal is to be 1:4 ultimately.)

• Taken in 1-week blocks?

• Rounding the physicians typically have 1 week blocks (3 -5 consults a week) in the hospital.  Consults and rounding a done by the physician on call. 

Scope of Practice:

• 40% Hematology and 60% Oncology
• Each physician has their own designated RN for support

Imagining:

• 3T (Tesla) / 1.5T (Tesla) / 256 slice
  • 16 slice CT slice (3)
  • 80 slice CT + Digital x-ray + 2 more Hologic imaging 3D tomosynthesis, ultrasound (West Conway 2023), eventually 1.5T MRI
• Breast Hologic imaging 3D tomosynthesis
  • Hologic is known for women’s imagining
• Nuclear Med
  • Spec CT Heart Imagining (only in the area)
• Interventional Rad
  • All interventional services expect cerebral
  • Lumbar punctures
• Bone biopsy performed in CT
• PET scanner Friday and Saturday weekly
• All ultrasound is Cannon equipment (bought out Toshiba Co.)
• Radiologist (private team) prefer CMC over all competitor in the market, even send their families here for services.

Physician’s Network Services (PNS) – CMC Physician Group

• 105+ providers – multiple specialists and primary care
• 26 Outpatient Office Network (14 PCP and 12 Specialty Clinics)
• Service Area Coverage from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach
• PNS has experienced huge growth over the last couple of years and minimal turnover, including adding a new orthopedic surgery group.

Financial Package/Benefits:

• Base Salary (Typically MGMA Median) Plus WRVU Bonuses
• Signing / Relocation Bonus

Conway Medical Center is a trusted leader in healthcare and has served the medical needs of Horry County and surrounding communities for nearly a century.

Today, Conway Medical Center has 210 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with over 1500 staff members. We are excited about the growth that continues at Conway Medical Center as we work to improve the overall health of our communities by being a leader in healthcare.
Conway Medical Center’s medical staff is comprised of 200+ physicians, representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach

• Built in 2021
• Hem/Onc Clinic and Infusion Center
• Patient Navigator – Hired in 2021
• Palliative Services on campus/in house
• Duke Tumor Board Participation
• Duke has a fast-track process for the patients that allow them to be seen/treated at MUSC (Medical University of South Carolina)
• Clinical Trials are Coming – 15-28 month once accredited; Yes, we are working towards becoming CoC accredited.  We are very early in the process.  I think the goal would be for us to do clinical trials on site

Radiation Oncology?  21^st Oncology in myrtle beach or just off campus

• Pet/CT: YES

Conway Medical Center (established 1928)

• Independent non-profit, 501c3 hospital (1 of 3 left in the state of South Carolina)
• Wonderful physician/administration relationship and listed as a #1 strength of the opportunity by the providers I talked to on the profile.

• Administration has a long tenure and proven track record.
• Board Chair has 20 years in leadership and is well respected in the community.
• CEO has a seat on the board to vote.

• Community Focused – 1^st hospital in SC to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, because it is the right thing to do for the area.
• Financially Stable Hospital – 325+ days cash on hand for operating
• 220 acute care bed facility (operating at 155 average census)
• 200+ physicians on medical staff (30 specialties)
  • 100+ in Provider Network Services
• 14 OR’s (Main Campus and ASC)
  • Surgical robot available
  • CRNA and MDA staffing
  • Extremely low infection rate – 0% for the last 3 months (March 2021)
• Level III Trauma Center
• Open ICU
• Stable ED (40-year contract) and Hospitalist (Team Health) staffing contracts in place
• EMR – Cerner (Both in the hospital and Clinics) w/ Dragon Dictation
• New retail pharmacy on the hospital campus
• Duke Affiliation with the Cancer and Cardiology Programs
• Malpractice Carrier: PHLIP w/ Tail Coverage
• Patient Panel Breakdown:

• 7% Caucasian
• 1% African American
• 1% Hispanic

• Payor Mix:

• 40-45% Medicare
• 20% BCBS
• 15% Medicaid
• 8-10% Self Pay

• New Family Medicine Residency began in July 2020 w/ Campbell University.

• 8 residents
• 3^rd and 4^th years medical students
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• Awards:
  • 2018 Women’s Choice Award – Named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety
  • NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home
  • A Rating – Leapfrog Group
  • CareChex - #1 Rating for Quality in the Market Area for the following:

• Joint Replacement (Medical Excellence)
• Major Orthopedic Surgery (Medical Excellence)
• Spinal Surgery (Medical Excellence)
• Women’s Health (Medical Excellence and Patient Safety)
• Overall Surgical Care (Patient Safety)
• Major Bowel Procedures (Patient Safety)
• Orthopedic Care (Patient Safety)
• Pulmonology Care (Patient Safety)