Department Chief of Gyn-Oncology - Saint Luke's Cancer Institute - Kansas City, MO

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with a minimum of five years of clinical experience to take the helm of the Gynecologic Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will be a visionary physician with a proven track record in leadership and/or formal training in leadership roles.

Position Overview:

• An experienced mid-career physician is needed to lead and enhance the Gynecologic Oncology service line.
• The selected physician will manage a collaborative team that includes three additional gynecologic oncologists, supported by advanced practice providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, a nurse navigator, and two residents from UMKC's OB/GYN program.
• This leadership position will oversee patient care across ten hospital and medical campuses, covering both inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include advanced gynecologic and oncologic surgeries—such as minimally invasive and robotic techniques—chemotherapy, radiation therapy, survivorship support, palliative care, and facilitating access to clinical trials and research initiatives.
• The successful applicant will benefit from the organization's commitment to fostering the growth and success of the Gynecologic Oncology program.
• Our Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and is recognized for its dedication to providing comprehensive, high-quality oncology care.
• The primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, this role offers the potential for an academic appointment through UMKC, depending on the candidate's experience level.
• We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes a guaranteed salary along with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and an annual CME allowance.

About Our Organization
We serve as part of a larger health system, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States. Through our ten hospitals and various campuses, along with over 100 primary and specialty care offices, we deliver high-quality and compassionate healthcare services to urban, suburban, and rural communities across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our hospital is nationally recognized for excellence and is among the top facilities in the region. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare quality and medical research.

About Our Cancer Institute
Our Cancer Institute, a division of our hospital, provides comprehensive services including screening, multidisciplinary care, personalized treatment options, and survivorship support. Our team consists of medical oncologists, hematologists, surgical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists who specialize in various cancer types, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, liver, brain, gynecologic, hematologic malignancies, melanoma, and urologic cancers.

We lead in innovation with our precision oncology program for advanced cancers, staffed by clinical oncologists skilled in genomic sequencing and computational biology. Our facility was the first in the U.S. dedicated solely to the comprehensive care of Stage 4 breast cancer and pioneered the introduction of 3D mammography in the region, boasting the largest network of such centers. Our robust research program includes GOG, industry, and investigator-initiated clinical trials.

Patients at our Cancer Institute benefit from multidisciplinary clinics, allowing them to consult with a team of specialists in a single, comprehensive appointment. Our supportive oncology and rehabilitative services program is designed to help patients navigate the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany diagnosis and treatment.

About Kansas City
We are proud to be based in Kansas City, serving over 2.1 million residents across 240 neighborhoods in both Kansas and Missouri. Recognized by USA Today as a top location for affordability, quality education, and low traffic, the greater Kansas City area is a vibrant and growing community known for its rich arts scene, championship sports teams, natural beauty, and outstanding quality of life.