Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology

SECTION CHIEF, GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Phoenix, AZ

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Division of Surgical Oncology / Section of Gynecologic Oncology is actively recruiting a Gynecologic Oncology Section Chief join our growing team on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix Campus. This is a unique opportunity to join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery. 

The Section Chief will lead the Gynecological Oncology Program across all Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado. Responsibilities include growth of the multidisciplinary program, recruitment and retention of faculty, and implementation of a robust clinical research program in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be eligible for a title at the University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. Additional educational and leadership roles may be available based on interest and experience.

It is expected that the Section Chief will spend approximately 30% of their time overseeing administrative responsibilities and the remaining 70% focused on part time clinical practice in the cancer center. Qualified candidates are to be board-certified/board eligible and have relevant training/experience.

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 and brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care.

Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation and surgical management of the cancer patient.     
• 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.
• Participate in the academic mission of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Fellowship as well as, the OB GYN residency with the University of Arizona.
• The academic participation will be in the form of gynecologic oncology lectures, being involved in the research committee, educational committee, as well as the journal club for the residents.
• Through our multidisciplinary cancer teams, there is an opportunity for leading or participating in clinical trials and new investigative therapies. There is possibility of being the associate director of MDP (Multi-disciplinary program) for Gynecologic Oncology research.
• State-of-the-art technology for the 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, social worker dedicated pharmacist for chemotherapy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience.
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Arizona.

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gynecologic Oncology
• Excellent clinical training and interest in clinical research preferred
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.  

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Banner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center opened the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on Sept. 26, 2011 on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.  To provide the best care to all of the Phoenix area, we have extended our services to other Banner campuses including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, and Banner University Medical Center, downtown Phoenix.

The center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.

MD Anderson’s mission to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention” complements Banner Health’s mission “to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.” MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For seven of the past nine years, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals" a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

Cancer Focus
While the cancer center will provide care for all types of cancers, our primary focuses include:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancers
• Gynecologic cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers
• Liquid tumors, such as lymphoma and leukemia

Special Features

• Convenience, accessibility and healing are the cornerstones of the center.
• Its design merges the “high tech” world of medicine with the “high touch” needs of cancer patients to provide customized, holistic care.
• The center’s unique environment incorporates proven evidence-based design theories to enhance healing such as natural light, artwork, water features and views of nature.
• Patient and family amenities include:
  • Expansive lobbies
  • Outdoor balconies for infusion therapy
  • Larger patient rooms and treatment areas
  • Patient and family support
  • Retail services