Palliative Care Physician - University Cancer & Blood Center Athens/Covington, GA
Supportive and Palliative Care Services Physician Opportunity University Cancer & Blood Center Location: Athens/Covington, GA
Employment: Full-Time
Board Certifications: BE/BC
Degree: MD/DO
Ideal Candidate:
Experienced Physician Required
Fellowship Trained in Hospice/Palliative Care
About the Role:
University Cancer and Blood Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Palliative Care Physician to lead our growing Live Well program. This unique program provides comprehensive support across the full continuum of cancer care—from diagnosis to survivorship—offering services such as social support, transportation assistance, and specialized palliative care. Within the palliative care component, you will work alongside two Palliative Care-certified Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to deliver patient-centered, interdisciplinary care focused on quality of life and symptom management. The Live Well program is a vital extension of our mission to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. As part of a practice that values innovation and excellence, you will be joining a culture that attracts some of the best cancer minds in the country.
Known for its vibrant music scene, rich history, and welcoming community, Athens, GA, offers an exceptional quality of life. Home to the University of Georgia, the city blends small-town charm with the energy of a college town. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, diverse dining and cultural experiences, scenic outdoor spaces, and easy access to Atlanta, just 70 miles away.
Recruitment Package:
Top-Tier Compensation: Highly competitive compensation structures. No cap on earning potential. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Professional Growth: CME reimbursement to further your education and skills.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust benefit package, reviewed annually to stay competitive with the market. Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death coverage.
Secure Your Future: Comprehensive, flexible, and competitive retirement savings options.
Peace of Mind: Malpractice insurance coverage.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Community Care: Make a real difference by caring for patients in their local communities.
Career Advancement: Leadership opportunities for career growth within our organization.
Supportive Environment: Physician-led and managed organization that values clinical autonomy, work-life balance, and quality patient care while prioritizing professional development and well-being.
About the Practice and their Mission:
University Cancer & Blood Center is committed to serving the medical oncology and hematology needs of the local Athens community and the Northeast Georgia region. Our practice provides hematology/medical oncology, radiation oncology, a Theranostics treatment program, an in-house pharmacy, and a robust clinical trials program—the second-largest clinical trial program in the state.
University Cancer & Blood Center is a proud partner of OneOncology, a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices. Through OneOncology, partner practices share technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.
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