NorthBay Health is seeking a physician board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology to join a highly esteemed team of practitioners in Northern California. We are situated between the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, and Sacramento. It is an ideal location for both personal and professional growth, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The physician will be expected to provide state-of-the-art care to a broad range of community patients to include new patient consultations and ongoing follow up care. They will have a robust support staff that includes medical assistants, nurse navigators, and on-site oncology nutritional support counseling, social services, and remote access to oncology genetic counseling. There are active tumor boards.
The Cancer Center is an ACOS certified comprehensive community cancer center and provides services to two hospitals in adjacent communities supported by full hospitalist services with inpatient chemotherapy only at the adjacent VacaValley Hospital. A full spectrum of solid tumor types are treated as well as both benign and malignant hematology to include aggressive lymphomas and acute leukemia’s. There is an active clinical trial program in place. There is a connected Infusion Center with 12 stations and 2 private rooms and is staffed by a very experienced nursing staff that are oncology certified.
Radiation Oncology is also on-site with Varian Tru-Beam and experienced team. Prostate brachytherapy.
At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey.
Schedule: 36 hours of patient facing + 4 hours of indirect patient care
5 days per week (with 1 day of telehealth optional) and 7 days with one weekend on-call per month (covering both hospitals for new consultations and evening cross coverage and night calls).
Average patient load is 1-2 new patients per day and 12 follow up patients.
Inpatient census varies – own patients rounded on by provider, night coverage for all patients
Team Support:
Practice setting: Outpatient practice with adjacent inpatient oncology hospital, second hospital covered in adjacent community.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient care: Diagnose, treat, and manage adult patients with a full spectrum of both benign and malignant conditions including solid tumors, benign hematology (clotting disorders, anemia, cytopenias, sickle cell, etc.) and malignant hematology (acute and chronic leukemia’s, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, etc.). Typical referrals are about 2/3 hematology and 1/3 oncology.
Treatment plans: Develop individualized treatment regimens, utilizing tumor boards, clinical trials, and collaboration with the team of dedicated physicians. Modalities include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, and regional referral for transplant and CAR-T support.
Collaborative care: Active tumor boards for coordination of care with other specialists to include diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, palliative care, nurse practitioners, and clinical trial team members
Infusion therapy: Oversee the administration of chemotherapy, transfusion therapy, immunotherapy, and other biologics in the adjacent infusion center.
Clinical Trials: Multiple clinical trials are available with active IRB. Enrollment is encouraged to offer patients cutting-edge treatment options.
Education: Educate patients and their families on diagnosis, treatment options, and potential adverse effects of their treatment while providing ongoing emotional support.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all care complies with industry standards, including those established by the NCCN, ASCO, and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications:
Compensation and Perks:
At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care.
These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve.
This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health.
As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region.
NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years.
As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health.
Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve.
To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/
NorthBay Health is a locally based, nonprofit health care organization serving Solano County since 1960.
Our health system includes two hospitals: NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville; a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group; the NorthBay Cancer Center; and a medical fitness center, Active Wellness Center at NorthBay Health.
NorthBay Healthcare is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of our communities by providing conveniently accessible high-quality care.
The 132-bed NorthBay Medical Center is Solano County’s most comprehensive hospital. It includes a Level II Trauma Center, maternity services and a neonatal intensive care unit and has a "Baby Friendly" designation (www.babyfriendlyusa.org). It is the only civilian hospital in the county capable of performing open heart surgery. The hospital is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, a Stroke Center, and a designated STEMI Receiving Center.
NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville is a 50-bed facility built in 1987. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care, intensive care, acute care, and sophisticated surgical and diagnostic services. The Vacaville campus hosts the Joint Replacement Program, NorthBay Wound Care and Outpatient surgery at the NorthBay Surgery Center.
In 2016, the NorthBay Wellness Center opened on the campus. It includes the NorthBay Cancer Center, the fitness center and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
There are three Center for Primary Care facilities, two in Fairfield and one in Vacaville, and numerous specialty care offices in both cities.
For complete details on our services, visit NorthBay.org.
