Open rank, Clinical Faculty, Neuro Oncology

About the Role

This position provides clinical expertise in assessment and management of patients with primary or metastatic nervous system cancers, neurological complications of cancer, and treatment-related neurotoxicities. The role involves participating in clinical services, being on call on a rotating schedule, and engaging in academic activities including clinical research, teaching, and supervising neuro-oncology fellows, neurology residents, and medical students.

Responsibilities

• Clinical:
  • Provide neuro-oncology expertise for assessment and management of patients with primary brain tumors and other nervous system neoplasms.
  • Prescribe and manage chemotherapy, targeted therapies, biologic therapies, and other systemic anti-neoplastic treatments.
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care for patients with neurological complications of cancer or cancer-related therapy.
  • Participate in the inpatient cancer neurology consultation service and call schedule.
  • Develop and maintain a neuro-oncology practice for referred patients.
  • Staff outpatient clinics, inpatient neuro-oncology services, and consultative neurology services.
  • Review and approve ICD-10 and CPT coding for charge documents.
  • Complete patient documentation within institutional timeframes.
  • Correspond with referring physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
  • Stay updated on patient management approaches through continuing education.
  • Obtain appropriate consultations for neurology/neuro-oncology patients.
• Administrative:
  • Serve on institutional and hospital committees.
  • Provide peer review for faculty clinical practice.
  • Participate in department meetings for operational and academic activities.
• Research:
  • Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities aligned with departmental goals.
  • Assist in developing clinical research programs.
  • Seek funding for clinical research.
  • Participate in budget development and analysis for research activities.
• Education:
  • Provide educational experiences for residents, medical students, and fellows.
  • Develop and evaluate learning materials for the neuro-oncology curriculum.
  • Implement continuing education programs in neuro-oncology.
  • Participate in department/division teaching and continuing education conferences.
• Service:
  • Participate in institutional committees and extramural activities.
  • Represent the Department of Neuro-Oncology in local, regional, state, and national matters.
  • Disseminate information from external activities to department colleagues.
  • Practice in accordance with standards set by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and the American College of Physicians.
  • Serve as a role model for faculty, fellows, residents, students, APNs, and PAs.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in neuro-oncology is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Eligibility for full medical licensure in the state of Texas.
• Expertise in academic subspecialties of neuro-oncology is desired but not required.

Skills

• Self-motivated, committed, and conscientious professional.
• Ability to work in close interpersonal relationships with physicians, patients, and subordinates.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in clinical research and scholarly activities.

Benefits

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined by Texas law.