Hematology Program Director

About Us We0re Maimonides Health, Brooklyns largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the systems 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nations largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Overview We are currently recruiting for an open attending faculty position in Hematology/Oncology at the Maimonides Cancer Center. We have particular needs in the areas of hematology (benign and malignant), gynecologic and genitourinary oncology, as well as sarcoma. We currently have an active practice group of 9 full time faculty, all of whom subspecialize in 2-3 disease sites. Call and consult weeks are shared among all of the faculty. Our Cancer Center comprises a 30-chair infusion unit, pediatric oncology and state-of-the-art radiation oncology all at the same location. Our fellowship program, consisting of 3 fellows per year, provides ample opportunities for teaching, and we have an experienced research team available for clinical trials support. We have multidisciplinary tumor boards in all areas of oncology with participation of surgeons, pathologists and radiologists. Responsibilities Out of fellowship or practicing MD/DO Graduate from an accredited medical school Graduate from an accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program American Board of Internal Medicine certification in Internal Medicine Board certified/Board eligible in specialty area; Board eligible physicians are required to sit for and pass their Board examinations at the earliest date possible. Evidence of formal, supervised training or clinical experience as required for certain procedures Leads Malignant and Benign Hematology multidisciplinary conferences Oversees the development and implementation of clinical protocols for optimal treatment of benign and malignant hematologic conditions Participates ln monthly K6 meetings to address clinical and operational challenges of inpatient hematologic care and promote effective transitions be twee n in- patient and outpatient care Assesses and monitors new diagnostic and therapeutic options available for Hematology patients and make recommendations on their adoption and implementation within the division Provides clinical leaders hip for the Benign Hematology Advanced Practice Provider Program to ensure clinical quality and patient satisfaction. Identifies areas for program growth and promotes community aware ness of the services Works with the Chief of the Division and the Fellowship Program Director to establish and maintain high-quality Hematology education for residents and follows Identifies and supports clinical trial and research priorities in Hematology for the Division Qualifications Valid and unlimited license to practice medicine in the State of New York Valid license to prescribe controlled substances. ACLS/BCLS Certification Valid DEA Certification Demonstrated experience in area of specialty as set forth in credentialing requirements for that specialty. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills Pay Range USD $450,000.00 - USD $650,000.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maimonides Medical Center