Physician - Medical Oncologist

Physician - Internal Medicine : Medical Oncology

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The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Locations : Westwood, KS

Time Type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 6 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID : R-28207

Position Title

Physician - Internal Medicine : Medical Oncology, Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest :

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is seeking to recruit a full-time academic clinical physician that will support the departmental mission of delivering the highest quality of care, as well as satisfying teaching, research, and academic responsibilities at the region's quaternary referral center.

The Medical Oncology Division provides compassionate, state-of-the-art medical care to cancer patients; developing novel therapeutic and treatment options through clinical, translational, and molecular research;

and educating and training the field’s next generation of cancer experts, with 36 faculty members dedicated to developing innovative treatments for these patients.

The University of Kansas Health System is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, the only one in Kansas and 1 of only 54 in the United States, and for the 12th year, KUCC has been listed among the nation’s top 50 by U.

S. News & World Report, making us the only cancer program in the region to receive this recognition.

Responsibilities :

Required Qualifications :

• Board certified / board eligible in medical oncology or hematology / oncology, and fellowship trained in hematology or medical oncology.
• Candidates will be eligible for licensure in Kansas and Missouri.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated record of excellence in clinical care, originality, and productivity in research, existing or potential for consistent extramural funding and an interest in graduate and medical education.

Benefits and Compensation :

• Generous retirement contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, vision
• CME allowance
• LTD / STD and life insurance
• Professional liability coverage

About The University of Kansas Hospital :

Recognized as one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, The University of Kansas Hospital is a 1045-bed academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center, with a mission to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, deliver outstanding patient care in this region and beyond, and educate the healthcare professionals of tomorrow.

About Kansas City :

A metropolitan area of 2.3 million people, Kansas City offers the diversity and excitement of a large city with the charm and convenience of Midwest living.

The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider for the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, and T-Mobile Center.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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