Pediatric Hematology Oncology Job In San Antonio, Texas
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Physician
Description
Specialization:
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Job Summary:
Pediatric Specialists of Texas and the Methodist Healthcare System is seeking a pediatric hematologist-oncologist to join our growing program in San Antonio, Texas.Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified in pediatric hematology/oncology
- Texas license eligible
- Work alongside three pediatric hematology oncology physicians and nurse practitioners
- Spanish-speaking desirable
Incentive/ Benefits Package:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, malpractice insurance
- 401k retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous PTO plan
- Continuing Medical Education, DEA & medical license reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
About Methodist Children's Hospital:
- 202-bed facility with seven operating units
- Methodist Children's Hospital is part of Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, and has grown to become one of the leading U.S. hospitals providing bone marrow and stem cell transplants for children.
- Cancer care at Children’s Cancer Center and Blood Center at Methodist Children’s Hospital and Infusion clinic at Children’s Cancer and Blood Center
- Our pediatric hematologists/oncologists participate in clinical trials through Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and National Cancer Institute’s Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP).
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.
San Antonio (Spanish for "Saint Anthony") is the seventh most populous city in the U.S. and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1.3 million. It was the fastest growing of the top 10 largest cities in the United States from 2000-2010. The city is located in the American Southwest, the south–central part of Texas, and the southwestern corner of an urban region known as the Texas Triangle.
Methodist Children’s Hospital opened in 1998 as the only hospital in San Antonio and South Texas designed and built especially for children. Colorful images and artwork enhance every window and wall to create a welcoming, child-focused environment that includes a two-story tree house in the lobby, play rooms on every floor, and an outdoor play area. The Methodist Children’s Hospital offers 24-hour pediatric emergency room, pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, pediatric operating suites, and special outpatient clinics for children with complex illnesses.
Methodist Children’s Hospital features the region’s only blood and marrow stem cell transplant program offering hope for children with leukemia, sickle cell anemia and immunodeficiency syndromes such as SCIDS (severe compromised immune deficiency syndrome). In addition, Methodist Children’s Hospital has a complete unit devoted to hematology, oncology and transplants.
The Methodist Children’s Heart Institute features a multidisciplinary team of experienced board-certified pediatric cardiologists dedicated to complex congenital cardiac and thoracic diseases, from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. With six cardiac catheterization suites, the Methodist Children’s Heart Institute is the only hospital in South Texas providing interventional and diagnostic procedures including PDA coils, balloon septostomies, balloon dilations and ASD device closures. Cardiothoracic specialty areas include neonatal and infant heart surgery, single ventricle and hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arrhythmia surgery, beating heart surgery, cardiac failure and mechanical support.