Director of Head & Neck Oncology – Baton Rouge, LA at AMN Healthcare
Job Description
Director of Head & Neck Oncology – Baton Rouge, LA
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $600000.00 - $610000.00
Join a mission-driven cancer program as the Medical Director of Head & Neck Oncology at a leading regional Cancer Institute in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This rare leadership opportunity offers the chance to guide a multidisciplinary oncology team and shape a growing, research-driven service line within a system deeply committed to advancing cancer care.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Leadership & clinical balance: ~60% clinical / 40% administrative
- Team oversight: 12 oncologists (solid tumor + heme malignancy) and 3+ APPs
- No routine call for Medical Director
- Strong infrastructure: APP, RN, and scribe support; Epic EMR
- Expanding research program: CAR-T, cell therapy, and clinical trials
- New state-of-the-art Cancer Institute opening within 18 months
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary + leadership stipend & quality incentives
- Comprehensive benefits, CME, malpractice with tail, and retirement
About the Program:
- Oncology is the top system priority with robust leadership support
- Collaborative relationships with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and LSU fellowship programs
- Faith-based culture focused on compassion, integrity, and service
Qualifications:
- MD/DO, Board Certified in Medical Oncology
- Experience or fellowship focus in Head & Neck Oncology
- Proven leadership skills and team-based approach
Facility Location
The capital and second largest city in the state, Baton Rouge is a bustling metropolis home to one of the biggest ports in the country. Visit the campus of Louisiana State University where an eclectic arts, music and culture scene flourishes. Delectable Cajun cuisine is also found throughout the city in addition to the rich cultural heritage that thrives in its buildings, architecture and landscape.
Job Benefits
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, Biological Therapy, Cancer, Md
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