Cardio-Oncologist - Faculty

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Cardio-Oncologist for its Knight Cardiovascular Institute in Portland, OR. The role focuses on the clinical management of cardiac patients with cancer, along with responsibilities in teaching medical students and leading cardiology services. Candidates should be licensed MDs, board certified in Cardiology, and possess prior experience in an academic health facility. Leadership capabilities are essential. A commitment to diverse experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed MD with board certification in Cardiology.
• Experience working in an academic health facility is necessary.
• Prior leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cardiac care to cancer patients.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows.
• Develop curricula for ambulatory cardiology.
• Lead and manage cardiology consult services.

Skills

Medical management of cancer patients

Consultation services

Teaching medical students

Leadership abilities

Education

Licensed MD

Board Certified in Cardiology

Experience in academic health facility

Leadership experience

Job description

Cardio-Oncologist - Faculty

US-OR-Portland

Department Overview

The Knight Cardiovascular Institute (KCVI) is recognized as a top integrated center for cardiovascular clinical care, translational research and professional training in all aspects of heart and vascular disease. Guided by a multi-disciplinary approach, researchers and clinicians drive a vibrant translational research program, which focuses on delivering the latest knowledge and cutting edge care to patients. Specifically, research at KCVI seeks to improve patient outcomes by achieving earlier diagnosis of disease, more accurate monitoring of its progression, and tailoring therapy to the molecular basis of disease.

Function/Duties of Position

• Clinical: 100% of time will be spent clinically as a Cardio-oncologist, working collaboratively with the Knight Cancer Institute. Duties will include medical management of cancer patients with chronic or acute heart disease, managing critically ill patients with primary cardiac disorders in an ambulatory setting. Performing consultation services, reading echocardiograms, participating in, and developing outreach programs as needed. Your primary role will focus on the development of our ambulatory general cardiology clinics and our inpatient cardiology consult service and leading personnel on the service.
• Education: As teaching is an important portion of the cardiology mission, you will be responsible for the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows and working with our fellowship director in developing a curriculum for the ambulatory cardiology clinic and our consults service.
• Leadership: Administrative roles will be offered as ability and needs match, including opportunities to participate and serve on institutional committees.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed MD
• Board Certified in Cardiology
• Prior experience working in an academic health facility
• Prior experience serving in a leadership capacity required

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with diverse experience and perspective are highly encouraged to apply

Additional Details

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