Division Chief of Hematology Oncology (Full‑Time Academic)

About the role

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and LSU Health Sciences Center are seeking a Division Chief of Hematology Oncology to lead the medical oncology division. The role combines clinical practice, research leadership, and academic responsibilities across the Northwest Louisiana region.

Key responsibilities

• Accountable for physician and clinical operations, program development, and oversight of the medical oncology 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.
• Attend tumor boards for hematology/oncology and other specialties at MCI.
• Develop community physician relationships to generate referrals and collaborate with a business‑development liaison on referral strategies.

Required profile

• Board certified in medical oncology/hematology with 5‑7 years of practice experience.
• Previous administrative leadership experience is required.
• Research experience with national funding is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a division toward improved research productivity through mentorship and teamwork.

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.
• Optional retirement plans.