Acute Leukemia Physician

Description

Specialization:
Hematology and Medical Oncology

Job Summary:

Join the growing hematology-oncology team at Methodist Healthcare System- the largest and most trusted healthcare provider in South Texas. Located in the vibrant San Antonio Medical Center, our program is seeking a dedicated and fellowship trained Acute Leukemia Physician ready to make an impact through patent care, clinical innovation, and community engagement.

Job Details:
 

• Diagnose and manage patients with acute leukemias in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including BMT, cellular therapy, pathology, and supportive care services
• Contribute to the growth of leukemia clinical trails and precision medicine efforts in San Antonio
• Help shape the strategic development of a regional center of excellence for hematologic malignancies

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Access to cutting edge technology, clinical trials, and institutional research support
• Relocation assistance
• CME /professional development support
• Opportunity to work within the region’s most comprehensive cancer network

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certified in hematology, oncology
• Fellowship completion in hematologic malignancies or leukemia preferred
• Texas license eligible
• Passion for excellence in patient care, innovation, and team collaboration

About Methodist Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program:

• The Methodist Hospital Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Program is the only adult program in San Antonio and the only FACT accredited program of its kind in South Texas and one of the clinically busier in the country
• Since the program’s founding in 1993, the expert medical staff have completed over 4,000+ marrow transplants, ranking us among the most experienced programs in the nation
• Our program was the first in North America to be accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
• The Adult BMT Program is fully supported with dedicated outpatient clinic / procedure space, eight RN coordinators, dedicated BMT outpatient nurses, state-of-the-art cell therapy lab, photopheresis services, and an experienced, and compassionate BMT-dedicated staff set in a 12-bed HEPA-filtered transplant unit in Methodist Hospital
• The TTI program offers a robust clinical research portfolio, including HCT and IECT studies, supported by research RNs and data management teams
• We are members of the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Network, the nation’s largest blood cancer transplant network, which offers ample opportunity for collaboration with peers on research, quality and clinical best practices

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.