Physician-OBGYN - Gynecological Oncology
Location: Paradise Valley, NV | Part-time
About the role
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is actively recruiting a Gynecologic Oncology Chief to join our growing team on multiple campuses, including the Banner University Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity to join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.
The Chief will lead the Gynecological Oncology Program across all Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado. The successful hire will join the faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix as Gynecologic Oncology Division Chief and have the opportunity for an adjunct faculty appointment from the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center.
It is expected that the Chief will spend approximately 30% of their time overseeing administrative responsibilities and the remaining 70% focused on part-time clinical practice in the cancer program.
Responsibilities
- Growth of the multidisciplinary Gynecological Oncology Program
- Recruitment and retention of faculty
- Implementation of a robust clinical research program in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas
- Participate in the academic mission of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Fellowship and the OB GYN residency with the University of Arizona, including:
- Gynecologic oncology lectures
- Involvement in the research committee and educational committee
- Journal club for residents
- Lead or participate in clinical trials and new investigative therapies through multidisciplinary cancer teams
- Potential role as associate director of the Multi-disciplinary Program (MDP) for Gynecologic Oncology research
Requirements
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gynecologic Oncology
- Relevant training and experience
- Excellent clinical training and interest in research preferred
- Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program
About the organization
Banner Health, the largest healthcare system and employer in Arizona, is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, bringing an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care.
Program highlights
- Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of cancer patients
- Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, including:
- Breast Cancer Center
- Genetic counseling
- Reconstructive, colorectal, surgical oncology, and urogynecology surgeons
- Weekly gynecologic oncology tumor board conference
- State-of-the-art technology for diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer (three robotic systems available)
- Oncology expertise in supportive care services, including:
- Fellowship-trained gynecologic oncology pathology and gynecologic radiation oncology
- Genetic counselors
- Dedicated social worker and pharmacist for chemotherapy
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience
- Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Faculty position at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix