Physician - Division Chief of Medical Oncology

About the role

The Opportunity
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking medical oncology leader to serve as the Division Chief of Medical Oncology. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic academic physician to advance the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions while guiding a high-volume clinical practice. The Division Chief reports directly to the Department Chair of Internal Medicine and works collaboratively with leaders across the College of Medicine, UK HealthCare, and the Markey Cancer Center. The Division Chief plays a key role in strengthening clinical programs, promoting academic development, and driving research initiatives aligned with departmental and institutional priorities.

Serving as a central voice among major committees and councils, the Division Chief will shape the long-term direction of medical oncology at UK and the Markey Cancer Center. UK is seeking a leader who embraces the full tri-partite mission and excels at building and guiding various teams, collaborates effectively with hospital partners, and has a track record of promoting scholarship and securing extramural funding. Highly competitive candidates will bring a history of achievement as an academic oncologist including clinical expertise, meaningful research contributions supported by funding, progressive leadership experience, and recognition at the national and/or international level. Experience as a Division or Section Chief, Medical Director, Program Director, or in leadership within national professional societies or major journals is especially valuable.

In conclusion, UK seeks a respected academic physician who has a high-level of emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional patient care while training the future generation of medical oncologists. The successful candidate will be an engaged and thoughtful leader who fosters collaboration, demonstrates integrity, and communicates effectively across the organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee and develop an exceptional medical oncology program, with a commitment to teaching and research.
Work collaboratively with leadership across the enterprise; UK HealthCare, the Markey Cancer Center, and the College of Medicine.
Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with clinical leadership, including physician groups, patients, and external entities to foster opportunities for revenue enhancement, enhanced customer service, and to positively impact core clinical measures.
Lead and promote a robust clinical trials research program, ensuring the division is competitive at the forefront of medical oncology research.
Communicate and deliver a clear vision of the division that inspires a collaborative environment and excellence across the tri-partite mission.
Responsible for quality management and provider performance, including physicians, advanced practice providers, fellows, and staff for the Division.
Review and report on provider performance quarterly.
Recruit and mentor those of character into a culture of respect, kindness, and professionalism, where teamwork, innovation, and work satisfaction thrive.
Ensure the division meets its missions through effective administration, leadership, and strategic planning.
Encourage and promote faculty development, promotion, recruitment, and retainment.

Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Division Chief will possess the following background, experience, and skills:

• A physician leader with creativity, drive, and enthusiasm to further develop and enhance world-class programs.
• A strong, visionary, inspirational leader who can convey a long-term vision for the division yet is equally skilled at implementing a detailed plan to achieve that vision.
• Demonstrates effective communication and listening skills.
• A commitment to excellence in all academic domains, including clinical, research, educational, and community missions.
• Proven ability to navigate complex multidisciplinary environments and build trust with multiple stakeholders throughout an academic enterprise.
• Fosters an environment and culture of collaboration.
• A committed to value, quality, and efficiency.
• A mentor with a track record for successful faculty development who will foster a culture of provider engagement and leadership in cutting-edge academic research.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and promote excellent faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to promote institutional stewardship throughout an institution’s enterprise.
• Highly approachable and compassionate; a record of promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, teamwork, respect, and honesty; a professional and personal demeanor characterized by integrity, graciousness, humility, genuineness, empathy, and sincerity; and a passion for the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Exceptionally team-oriented; skilled at working well and partnering with providers across the care continuum to identify, build, and negotiate “win-win” relationships; politically astute yet apolitical with an ability to break down silos and ensure a collegial and productive work environment.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to continue to practice their field of expertise while serving as Division Chief; should have skills in collaboration and the ability to learn and share.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent
• National recognition as demonstrated through involvement in academic and professional societies at a national level.
• Demonstrated leadership in administrative positions in medical school or an academic medical center setting.
• Meet university criteria for appointment of Associate or Full Professor.

Skills

• Board Certification in Medical Oncology
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Optional Fellowship in Medical Oncology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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