Assistant/Associate Professor - Surgical Oncology - Sarcoma/Complex GI

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta seeks a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with a clinical focus on sarcoma and complex GI surgery to join the Division of Surgical Oncology. This in-person position collaborates closely with medical and surgical oncology teams and participates in multidisciplinary tumor boards.

The successful candidate will contribute to resident education, develop innovative research in sarcoma and GI oncology, and work within a collaborative academic

Qualifications

• Board-certified general surgeon with post-graduate training in surgical oncology.
• Active medical license to practice in Georgia.
• Controlled Substances Registration (DEA).
• Fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend as the surgical oncologist with a focus on sarcoma and GI surgery at EUHM.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and disease work groups.
• Contribute to resident education and conferences.
• Engage in development of clinical research and trials in sarcoma and GI oncology.
• Support administrative operations within the division as assigned.

Skills

Complex GI surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical research

Sarcoma care

Education

Board Certified General Surgeon with Surgical Oncology training

Medical license in Georgia

DEA certificate

Job description

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Description

Surgical Oncology Faculty Position: Sarcoma and Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery

Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)

The Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine is seeking a fellowship trained surgical oncologist with a clinical focus in sarcoma and complex gastrointestinal surgery to join the Division of Surgical Oncology at Emory University Hospital Midtown. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team caring for patients with soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity, trunk, and retroperitoneum, as well as complex gastrointestinal malignancies , in partnership with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

CLINICAL FOCUS:

• Sarcoma: Surgical management of the full range of soft tissue sarcoma subtypes, including extremity, truncal, and retroperitoneal sarcoma.
• Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery: some combination of gastric, small intestine, hepatopancreaticobiliary and CRS/HIPEC, as well as emergency surgical oncology with a strong understanding of the role of surgery within a multidisciplinary approach.
• Close collaboration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, orthopaedic oncology, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, pathology, and radiology through multidisciplinary tumor boards.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Serve as an attending surgical oncologist with a clinical focus in sarcoma and complex gastrointestinal surgery at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and disease working groups and help grow the sarcoma and GI programs.
• Participate in the clinical education, training and development of residents through practice site rotation activities and conferences.
• Participate in the development of unique and collaborative research specific to surgical oncology, including clinical trials, in sarcoma and GI.
• Participate in the administrative operations of the Clinic sub section / section or University division based upon assignments determined by the Section Chief and/or Sub section Chief.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified General Surgeon with post graduate training in Surgical Oncology
• A valid, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia
• A controlled Substance Registration Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an ACGME accredited Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) by the American Board of Surgery
• Demonstrated clinical experience and expertise in sarcoma and complex GI surgery
• Both experienced surgeons and new fellowship graduates with exceptional promise are encouraged to apply. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.

NOTE:

Position tasks are required to be performed in person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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