Palliative Care Physician - University Cancer & Blood Center
Job description
Palliative Care Physician Opportunity
University Cancer & Blood Center
Athens, GA
Position Summary
:
Occupation: Physician
Specialty: Palliative Care
Employment: Full-Time
Setting: Private Practice, Outpatient
Board Certification: BE/BC
Degree: MD/DO
Experience
Needed:
- Experienced Physicians preferred; Fellows encouraged to apply
About the Role:
University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a Palliative Care Physician to join its compassionate care team and our growing Living Well Program in Athens. This unique program provides comprehensive support across the full range of cancer care and offers services such as social support, transportation assistance, and specialized palliative care. Within the palliative care component, you will work alongside Palliative Care-certified Advanced Practice Providers 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.
About Athens, GA:
Athens is a vibrant and welcoming community known for its rich culture, historic charm, and lively arts and music scene. Home to the University of Georgia, the city offers a dynamic blend of college‑town energy and established neighborhoods, with excellent dining, local shops, and year‑round events. Athens also provides access to outdoor recreation, including nearby parks, trails, and rivers, while maintaining a strong sense of community. With a growing economy, affordable living, and a unique mix of tradition and creativity, Athens is an appealing place to live and work.
What We Offer
:
Top-Tier Compensation – No cap on earning potential
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life
Retirement Plan – Secure your future
Work-Life Balance – Paid time off
Professional Growth – CME reimbursement, leadership opportunities
Research & Innovation – Access to clinical trials, conferences, & cutting-edge technology
About
the Practice:
University Cancer & Blood Center
has been committed to serving the medical oncology and hematology needs of the local Athens community and the Northeast Georgia region. Our practice intends to provide the highest level of care possible while remaining increasingly focused on a more comprehensive approach to addressing and serving the broader needs of our patients and their families. University Cancer and Blood Center offers Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery, a cutting-edge Theranostics treatment program, our in-house pharmacy, and a robust clinical trials program, the second-largest clinical trial program in the state. Our practice also offers a 'Live Well' program, which covers a large spectrum of cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship, social support services, transportation, and palliative care. These expanded offerings all work towards enhancing and growing our broader mission and philosophy of providing the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. Our culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country.
University Cancer & Blood Center is proud to partner with OneOncology, a nationwide platform uniting premier independent specialty practices, including United Urology Group and SunState Medical Specialties. Together, we are advancing an integrated ecosystem of Medical Oncology, Urology, and Radiation Oncology, ensuring patients receive seamless, high-quality care across all aspects of their treatment journey. OneOncology’s physician-led, data-driven, and technology-enabled model fosters collaboration, clinical excellence, and innovation across our network. Through shared platforms and programs like OneR, our non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, partner practices gain access to cutting-edge research and multi-center trials, allowing patients to benefit from the latest therapies and coordinated care, all within a single, patient-focused organization.
If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to keighly.daak@oneoncology.com
I look forward to speaking with you!