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General Information

Location
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
Macon, Georgia
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health - Navicent

Description & Requirements

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to lead our Palliative Care Oncology program. This opportunity offers a combination of clinical practice, mostly outpatient, education and training through our ACGME-accredited Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine Fellowship Program, and academic engagement with access to research initiatives and clinical trials. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists to develop a comprehensive Supportive Care Oncology Program. 

The Cancer Service Line at Atrium Health Navicent provides comprehensive cancer care to a large catchment area in Central Georgia and maintains a strong academic relationship with the Atrium Levine Cancer Institute and the Wake Forest NCI Designated Cancer Center in North Carolina.

Enjoy the benefit of working in a community setting, while leveraging the vast resources of Atrium Health and Advocate Health. The selected candidate will have access to the Supportive Oncology program at Atrium Levine Cancer Institute, including the ability to participate in Grand Rounds, Didactics and Research Meetings.


Highlights
  • Develop and Lead the Supportive Oncology Program
  • Academic Appointment at Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  • Work/Life Balance: The position offers 3 days of outpatient clinical work, up to 1 day of inpatient coverage, and one day of administrative time.
  • Ample Support Services, including APPs, Nursing, Navigators, Social Workers and Chaplains.
  • Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology and Infusion Onsite
  • The Cancer Center is located on the campus of Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center, a 617-bed Medical Center with a Level 1 Trauma Center. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation and Commencement Bonuses are available.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, generous retirement plan, and a competitive compensation plan. 
  • Immigration Support: This site includes the ability to support J1 waivers, H1-b Visas and O1 Visas

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Licensed or Eligible for GA Medical License
  • Fellowship Training in Palliative Care, Supportive Oncology or Hematology/Oncology


Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia, is a vibrant city that blends deep Southern heritage with a growing arts and cultural scene. Known as the "Heart of Georgia", Macon offers a welcoming community with a charming downtown featuring beautifully preserved historic architecture and lively festivals celebrating music, art, and local traditions. Residents enjoy affordable living, with housing costs well below national averages, making Macon an attractive option for families and professionals alike. The city boasts strong healthcare services and quality schools, as well as higher education opportunities with institutions like Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Macon's many parks, trails, and proximity to the Ocmulgee National Monument, offering scenic beauty and recreational activities year-round. Macon provides many opportunities while maintaining a warm, community-oriented atmosphere. Macon's friendly southern hospitality and rich cultural fabric make it a place where newcomers quickly feel at home, blending small-town charm with the amenities of a vibrant city.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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