Division Chief of Hematology Oncology (Physician) – Full‑time Academic

About the role

Ochsner Health and LSU Health Shreveport are seeking a Division Chief of Hematology Oncology to lead the medical oncology division with a focus on clinical excellence, research, and education across Northwest Louisiana.

Key responsibilities

• Be accountable for physician and clinical operations, program development specific to medical oncology and oversee the division.
• Provide direct patient care in medical oncology clinics four days per week, meeting productivity and quality metrics adjusted for administrative duties.
• Deliver multidisciplinary patient care and participate in on‑call duties as required.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students as part of the hematology/oncology faculty and attend tumor boards.
• Conduct outreach to community physicians to develop referral relationships and work with business development liaison on referral strategy.

Required profile

• Board certified in medical oncology/hematology with 5‑7 years of practice as a medical oncologist or hematologist.
• Previous administrative experience with strong leadership capabilities.
• Research experience with national funding preferred.

Required skills

• Clinical expertise in hematology/oncology.
• Administrative and program development abilities.
• Teaching and mentorship experience.

What we offer

• Salary commensurate with experience and training.
• Generous health, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Flexible spending account and optional retirement plans.