Academic General Pediatrician — Neuro-Oncology Team

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 199,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology division at OHSU is seeking a General Pediatrician to join the Doernbecher team and provide care in collaboration with neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and other specialties. The role includes tumor board participation and cross-coverage for the Infusion Center.

Requirements include medical licensure or eligibility, completion of a pediatric residency, board eligibility, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Medical license or eligibility.
• Graduation from an accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Pediatrics.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The General Pediatrician independently evaluates, diagnoses, and manages a medically complex, high-acuity patient population, exercising clinical judgment across the full scope of practice in collaboration with the pediatric neuro-oncology faculty.
• Treatment Planning and Orders: Develops, reviews, and modifies chemotherapy and targeted therapy treatment plans, roadmaps, orders, and supportive care protocols with neuro-oncology faculty and oncology pharmacy, adjusting for protocol requirements, disease status, toxicities, and patient-specific factors.
• Clinical Triage and Acute Management: Assesses patient and family concerns by phone and patient portal, including new neurologic changes, treatment toxicities, medication side effects, and suspected progression; determines disposition, orders diagnostic studies, prescribes, and initiates treatment.
• Infusion Center Coverage and cross-coverage for Doernbecher Infusion Center, including weekends; manages acute issues arising during treatment and escalation as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Graduation from an accredited Pediatric Residency Program

Job description

The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology division at OHSU is seeking a General Pediatrician to join the Doernbecher team and provide care in collaboration with neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and other specialties. The role includes tumor board participation and cross-coverage for the Infusion Center.

Requirements include medical licensure or eligibility, completion of a pediatric residency, board eligibility, and strong communication skills.