Oncology, Melanoma Oncologist at The James Comprehensive Cancer Center - OSU

Job Description

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek Cutaneous (Melanoma) Oncologist to join the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Hiring in all three of our tracks (clinical/research split time):
\n * Clinical Excellence Track: 70/30
\n * Clinical Scholar Track: 50/50
\n * Tenure Track: 25/75

Position Overview

Physician specializing in Melanoma to serve as a member of the Division of Medical Oncology, within the Department of Internal Medicine; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs; performs relevant oncology procedures; orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of oncology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Department/Division Overview
\n The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S.  The extraordinary success of this new 398-bed state-of-the-art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and has created several opportunities for medical oncologists across the spectrum of solid tumor subspecialties. The Ohio State University is currently seeking oncology physicians at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor rank for a variety of roles in the areas of basic and translational research, education, and inpatient and outpatient care.  High priority searches at this time are those who desire to focus their research and patient care in  Melanoma.

Features include:

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• NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976
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• One of only 11 freestanding cancer hospitals in the U.S.
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• Magnet designation
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• One of only four cancer centers funded by the NCI to conduct Phase I and II cancer clinical trials
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• Founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
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• Founding member of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN)
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• Robust clinical trials program with active translational therapeutics that include a clinical research unit, Phase 1 U01 grant and N01 Phase II contract
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• Consistently ranked as one of Americas Best Cancer Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
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• Financially-secure program with strong philanthropic and community support
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Requirements
Required Qualifications: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).  Completion of accredited Oncology/Hematology Fellowship. Candidates must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology, as well as able to meet medical licensure requirements in Ohio.  Active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) required.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [ click this link to apply ]. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, View email address on ziprecruiter.com

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.