Hematology & Oncology in Lenoir City, Tennessee

Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and is the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. The group is seeking an experienced BC/BE hematologist/oncologist to join their team in Morristown.

About this Opportunity

• Competitive base salary with generous sign-on and RVU bonus potential
• 4 day work week
• Excellent benefits package including generous CME allowance, paid malpractice insurance and flexible relocation assistance
• Progressive patient support programs such as nurse navigators, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer outreach services, regional patient housing, and nutrition and social services
• Tumor conferences and multi-disciplinary clinics
• Supported by a referral base of over 300 employed Covenant Medical Group providers
• Hospitalists routinely admit patients
• Educational loan forgiveness available
• Residency trained, board certified oncology pharmacists
• Accredited by ACOS Commission on Cancer

Thompson Oncology Group is a member of Covenant Health and serves as the medical oncology group for the Thompson Cancer Survival Center medical oncology program.  The group currently is made up of 25 Providers (10 Medical Oncologists/ Hematologists, 3 GYN Oncologists, and 12 Advanced Practice Providers) covering eight locations with over 50,000 patient visits annually. Covenant Health includes nine acute care hospitals, and more than 5,000 cancer cases are diagnosed annually within the health system. 

Thompson Cancer Survival Center has a legacy of providing high quality cancer care in East Tennessee and its six comprehensive cancer center locations serve as the regional hub for cancer care in the area. Thompson offers some of the area’s most advanced cancer diagnostic services and treatments, including advanced PET imaging exams, breast tomosynthesis, Gamma Knife Icon, nine state-of-the-art linear accelerators, and a robust clinical research program. Our physicians are supported by a team of nurse navigators, dietitians, genetic counselors, clinical trials specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and counselors providing comprehensive patient care.  Thompson has several notable programs and attributes that support the program, including:

• Progressive patient support programs such as disease-specific nurse navigators, financial navigation, genetic counseling, clinical research, cancer outreach services, and nutrition and social services
• Disease-specific tumor conferences and multi-disciplinary clinics
• Robust clinical research program
• Resident-trained oncology pharmacists
• Accreditation by the ACOS Commission on Cancer
• Supported by a referral base of over 300 employed Covenant Medical Group providers

Thompson Oncology Group and Thompson Cancer Survival Center are members of Covenant Health.

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.

Located on the outskirts of Knoxville, Lenoir City offers both a strong commercial feel and a historic downtown district.  Known as the “Lake Capital of the South” Lenoir City residents can enjoy access to four lakes, as well as the Tennessee River. Stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains and a moderate climate make Lenoir City a peaceful place to call home.  Lenoir City is part of Loudon County, which boasts about 40,000 residents and had something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re interested in camping, relaxing on the lake, visiting one of our seven golf courses, exploring the local shops and antique stores, or touring the Tennessee Valley Winery, there is always something fun to do. Loudoun County is a great place to raise a family, with both public and private education options available.