Section Chief, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
About the role
The Medical College of Georgia, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology is seeking a faculty member to serve as Section Chief at rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Oversight of Faculty Members, Physician Extenders, and Administrative Staff for the Division
- Identify opportunities for growth in clinical, research, and educational programs
- Develop division-specific research/scholarship, educational, and clinical goals and monitor progress
- Create individual faculty development plans outlining goals and expectations
- Conduct annual performance reviews with division faculty
- Maintain fiscal responsibility and ensure compliance with clinical practice billing and documentation rules
- Ensure quality of care and patient access
- Oversee on-call and ambulatory schedules
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory agencies
- Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in pediatrics
- Participate in assigned clinical duties, including on-call coverage
- Meet and maintain productivity targets through clinical services provided
- Promote professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and outside physicians
- Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians
- Provide education and training to residents, medical students, and staff in pediatrics
- Achieve and maintain teaching evaluation scores at or above the department mean
- Attend 50% or more weekly pediatric Grand Rounds presentations and monthly faculty meetings
Qualifications
- MD/DO/MBBS degree and board certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- State of Georgia medical license and DEA
- CPR certification
- Experience as an Associate Professor or Professor with at least five years at the appropriate rank or comparable training, background, and experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Salary and Compensation
Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Location
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.