Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Hematology/Oncology Division at our organization is in search of a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist. We welcome candidates with interests in areas such as benign hematology, immune deficiencies, white blood cell disorders, or bone marrow failure syndromes. Experience in research and program development is highly valued as we aim to enhance our offerings in these fields.

Key responsibilities encompass clinical care, educational roles, and involvement in clinical research. The selected candidate will play a vital and collaborative role within the Hematology/Oncology/BMT Division at our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, managing both inpatient and outpatient hematology cases.

Our Center serves as the primary referral hub in the Southwestern region, handling around 1,500 new hematology patients annually. We currently support a significant hematology patient base, including nearly 550 individuals with congenital bleeding disorders at our federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center, over 325 patients with sickle cell disease or thalassemia, and approximately 150 new thrombosis patients each year. We operate multidisciplinary clinics focusing on hemophilia, congenital bleeding disorders, immunohematology, neurovascular diseases, sickle cell/thalassemia, and other patients requiring chronic transfusions due to various diagnoses, including bone marrow failure and RBC enzyme deficiencies. Our hematology team is dedicated to delivering top-tier care to the Southwest's patient population. Additionally, we have active clinical and laboratory research initiatives, along with multiple ongoing clinical trials. We are eager to find someone who is enthusiastic about expanding and developing our program further.

Qualified candidates must be board eligible or board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and possess a strong interest in hematology. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with teams on patient-centered, division-focused, and hospital-wide projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Patient Care Services

  1) Deliver patient care services within the scope of clinical privileges, including but not limited to:

  • a) Providing direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • b) Offering subspecialty consultations and follow-up care
  • c) Conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • d) Delivering urgent and emergent care as required

  2) Aim for optimal patient and family-centered care

  3) Contribute to the hospital's patient satisfaction objectives as well as specific division targets

  4) Adhere to divisional standards for patient safety and quality of care

  5) Practice contemporary evidence-based medicine or the latest experience-based approaches

• Divisional Responsibilities

  1) Set and strive to meet annual goals and objectives for physicians (individual, division, hospital)

  2) Support the educational programs and activities of the Division, including:

  • a) Supervising trainees and allied health professionals in delivering inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
  • b) Conducting teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for trainees
  • c) Participating in the education and supervision of trainees and allied health professionals assigned to the division
  • d) Engaging in postgraduate continuing education activities within the division

  3) Support the division's research initiatives, including those led by other team members

  4) Foster programmatic growth within the division

  5) Assist with satellite efforts of the division when appropriate

• Professionalism

  1) Treat colleagues, staff, and patients with courtesy, dignity, and respect

  2) Promote a safe, collaborative, and professional healthcare environment

  3) Uphold the organization's mission, vision, and values, emphasizing family-centered care, clinical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and accountability

• Additional Activities

  1) Assist the Division Chief in acting as a liaison to the professional community and the public as needed

  2) Conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside the organization, particularly if they support divisional clinical and educational initiatives

  3) Represent the organization in medical and business communities and to the public in a professional manner

  4) The following physical and mental skills are essential for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities:

  • a) Ability to communicate via telephone, computer, or other devices
  • b) Capability to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities as necessary
  • c) Ability to maintain a regular work schedule

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.