Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), Sarcoma Medical Oncology

Faculty Position in Sarcoma Department

Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the American College of Physicians, properly balanced with other academic activities.

Represent the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology in local, regional, state, and national matters pertaining to the field of sarcoma. May require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with department colleagues verbally or in writing.

Capable of providing complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations. Must be able to perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty. This may require standing, bending, stooping, lifting, hearing, manual dexterity, and providing clear and concise verbal communications.

Develop and maintain a clinical practice for patients referred to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Provide physician staffing for inpatient and outpatient clinical services in Sarcoma Medical Oncology as requested by the Department Chair. Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within five working days. Complete patient documentation for medical records within time frames provided by institutional policy. Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment. Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty. Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians. Provide a role model as a practitioner and scientist for faculty, fellows and residents and students. Provide peer review for assessing the clinical and research practices of faculty within the department. Must effectively and collegially work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment. Must be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships including other physicians, patients, and subordinates.

Serve on departmental and institutional committees as requested by attending appropriate meetings which may include travel to each meeting site. Listen to deliberations and provide verbal feedback as necessary. Visually review all documents pertaining to committee functions.

Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activity to enhance the science and clinical practice and the treatment of sarcomas. Develop programs of translational research and scholarly activities in keeping with the goals of the Department. Requires the ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of research. May necessitate (orally or in writing) instructing research support personnel in protocol implementation. Actively seek appropriate funding mechanisms to support research. May require completion of grant application forms through oral dictation or use of a computer and keyboard. Also will require budget development and analysis. Contribute to the literature in the field of expertise by publishing original research in peer reviewed journals.

Attend and participate in Division/Department teaching and continuing education conferences, which require verbal interaction with colleagues and walking to meeting locations throughout the campus. Provide education and training research for fellows, residents, and students participating in the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology programs. Supervise clinical and laboratory research projects conducted by junior faculty, post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students.

Represent the department in local, regional, state, and national matters. Will require traveling to sites outside of the Houston area and, upon return, disseminating the information obtained or learned by sharing with colleagues verbally or in writing. Extramural leave is provided to each faculty member to facilitate participation in outside activities in the expectation that such involvement will foster clinical research, facilitate access of new therapies for M. D. Anderson patients, and promote the highest quality patient care. These activities may include lecturing at other academic institutions and serving as an advisor, consultant, or expert to appropriate government agencies, academic institutions, or various pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical companies, in accordance with institutional conflict of interest policies.

This position has a target base salary of $287,044 to $367,301 and is eligible for incentive compensation, comprehensive health, wellness, time off, savings, and retirement benefits, as well as relocation support, as applicable.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Required documents for application: curriculum vitae (CV), synopsis of experience and interests, and 3 letters of reference.

Mailing address and/or contact Information for interested applicants:

Dr. Neeta Somaiah, Professor and Chair

Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology

MD Anderson Cancer Center

View email address on click.appcast.io

The candidate must have completed a doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to faculty role and department mission from an accredited medical school or equivalent, must have completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Medical Oncology or equivalent, and be eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Texas. At least five years' experience post degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinician scientist or GME trainee.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.