Endowed Chair, Section Chief, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Stem Cell Therapy

Endowed Chair, Section Chief, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Stem Cell Therapy Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm Posting #: 440075 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Phoenix Children’s is seeking a pediatric hematologist/oncologist to serve as Section Chief of Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. The section chief will also hold the Buzz and Janice Ghiz Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy. We are looking for an experienced, transformational physician-scientist to lead and further grow one of the largest pediatric bone marrow/stem cell transplant (BMT) and cell therapy programs in the Southwest. The incoming chief will leverage extraordinary clinical and research opportunities in collaboration with our two academic and clinical partners, the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Arizona. The pediatric BMT/cell therapy program at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest pediatric programs in the Southwestern U.S. We perform approximately 45-50 transplants annually, including autologous, related and unrelated allogeneic donor transplants. In addition, the program administers more than minimally manipulated cell therapies, including haploidentical stem cell transplants and CAR‑T cell treatments. The program is jointly FACT accredited with the adult BMT program at Mayo Clinic Arizona and currently has five accredited pediatric BMT providers. Together with the adult providers at Mayo Clinic Arizona, our combined program has a total of 14 bone marrow transplant physicians taking care of one of the most vulnerable patient populations in hematology and oncology, and has been rated +1 (outperforming outcomes and survival) by CIBMTR for the last four consecutive years. The pediatric BMT/cell therapy program is a COG‑approved transplant site, and actively participates in cooperative group trials through the PTCTC, the PIDTC and the Sickle Cell consortium, and offers several institutional investigator‑initiated clinical trials. This position is an opportunity to lead one of the largest BMT and Cell Therapy programs in the Southwestern U.S. In addition, the section chief will have a unique opportunity to co‑lead a state‑of‑the‑art GMP‑compliant cellular therapy facility that is under development and pursue novel, innovative point‑of‑care cellular therapies. The successful candidate must have several years of experience in the clinical care of pediatric stem cell transplant patients, prior experience with academic leadership, we welcome applications from clinically focused candidates and those who have an active bench‑to‑bedside research program with a track record of obtaining external funding. Through the academic partnership with the University of Arizona‑College of Medicine Phoenix, researchers have access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory facilities and the wider Phoenix Biomedical Campus (including Arizona State University and TGen). The incoming chief will be a member of the Department of Child Health at the University of Arizona‑College of Medicine Phoenix as well as Mayo Clinic Arizona, at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Responsibilities include oversight for the Clinical and Quality programs in BMT and Cell Therapy at CCBD, participation in collaborative efforts with the adult BMT program at Mayo Clinic, shared inpatient and night call responsibilities on the BMT service, and development of a translational and/or laboratory research program in a field relevant to stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Teaching responsibilities may include medical students from the University of Arizona, Mayo Medical School, Creighton University School of Medicine‑Phoenix, as well as Phoenix Children’s residents and Hem/Onc fellows. Qualified candidates should have a strong interest in mentoring and program development, be academically productive, and must be board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, subspecialty Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, with additional significant experience and national recognition as a leader in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies. The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children’s mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families. Responsibilities Patient care services, including direct patient care on an inpatient and outpatient basis, subspecialty consultations and follow‑up, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and urgent/emergent care as necessary. Strive to achieve the best patient and family‑centered care and support the hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division-specific targets. Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards. Practice contemporary evidence‑based medicine or latest experience‑based medicine. Divisional responsibilities: establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives; support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including supervision of trainees and allied health professionals for delivery of inpatient and outpatient services, conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conferences, participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees, and support postgraduate continuing educational activities. Support research endeavors of the division, including research initiatives by other members, and support programmatic growth of the division and satellite efforts when appropriate. Professionalism: treat colleagues, Phoenix Children’s employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect; promote a safe, cooperative and professional health care environment; support Phoenix Children’s mission, vision and values. Other activities: support the Division Chief as a liaison to the professional community and general public; conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children’s if they support divisional clinical and teaching programs; represent Phoenix Children’s in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner. Physical and mental skills essential to the physician’s ability to perform the duties: communicate by telephone, computer or other devices; perform after‑hours or night call responsibilities; work regularly scheduled work hours; perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested. Qualifications MD or DO degree. Ability to move freely from facility to facility and throughout facilities and examine patients. Ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices. Ability to perform after‑hours or night call responsibilities as needed. Ability to work regularly scheduled work hours. Ability to work well under pressure. Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or ability to obtain prior to start date. Board certified or Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty. Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Frequently Physical Requirement – Hearing – Frequently Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Reaching – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Sitting – FrequentlyPhysical Requirement – Standing – Frequently Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Walking – Frequently Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Frequently Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Frequently Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Frequently Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.