Clinical Track, Assistant / Associate Professor - Urologic Oncologist >>>

Position Overview

The faculty member will have an appointment as an Assistant or Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. The position involves clinical practice at University Medical Center (Downtown New Orleans) and East Jefferson Hospital (in the nearby suburb of Metairie).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an outpatient and surgical practice at East Jefferson Hospital
• Manage the urology service there
• Handle emergency room consultations
• Be an integral part of the new urology clinic being established
• Participate in the practice's coverage of University Medical Center, including on-call responsibilities for the emergency department and in-patient consultations shared by the faculty.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is expected to be a clinician-scholar who participates in clinical and translational research. Additionally, there is an opportunity for basic science research collaboration with laboratories housed within Tulane’s Urology Department.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible urologic oncologist
• Expertise in urologic oncology and the ability to perform complex open and minimally invasive (i.e., robotic) surgical procedures for patients diagnosed with genitourinary malignancy
• Eligibility for a Louisiana medical license
• Full credentialing at Tulane University Hospital prior to the start date

Benefits

Selected candidates will be part of an expanding medical practice that includes LCMC’s flagship hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, and the state-owned University Medical Center, with possible additional opportunities at the New Orleans VA Medical Center.

Pay

The pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the individual's needs.