GI Medical Oncologist (with potential Breast Cancer Focus) at Jefferson Health / Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

Abington – Jefferson Health, in partnership with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist specializing in Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies with the potential for a secondary focus in Breast Cancer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, academic, and patient-centered cancer program with strong institutional support and access to Jefferson’s leading research network.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Asplundh Cancer Pavilion and Vice Chair of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, this Medical Oncologist provides care for gastrointestinal and/or breast cancer patients, contributes to research, and educates Residents, Fellows, and Students in support of the mission and values of Jefferson Health.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical (80-90%)

• Academic time at Jefferson (tumor board, research, etc.)
• Inpatient consultation service at Abington Memorial Hospital
• Average 10-14 patients/day
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Asplundh Cancer Pavilion (GI and Breast Cancer patients)
• Rotating weekend inpatient coverage

Education/Research/Administrative (10-20%)

• Increase GI and breast cancer patient volume (5% annual growth goal)
• Accrue to clinical trials per year
• Participate in weekly tumor boards (Jefferson and Abington)
• Serve on institutional committees (patient safety, quality, etc.)

Teaching

• Supervise and educate Residents and Fellows
• Participate in Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center educational programs

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in solid tumor oncology with emphasis in GI with or without a secondary focus on breast malignancies
• Education: M.D. or D.O.; Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology
• Licensure: Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility)
• Other: Research involvement and teaching experience required

Employment Details

• Appointment: Faculty position, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
• Reports To: Medical Director / Vice Chair, Asplundh Cancer Pavilion
• Team Support: APCs, Residents, Fellows, Medical Students
• Environment: Outpatient cancer pavilion, inpatient consults, academic offices

Why Join Jefferson Health?

• Access to an NCI-designated comprehensive Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
• Integrated academic and clinical network with strong research infrastructure
• Collaborative multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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