Director of Hematologic Malignancies | $650K | Midwest City

Jackson Physician Search; Illinois; On-site; USD 600,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occurrence-based malpractice

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

401(k) match

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Jackson Physician Search is partnering with a major health system in Illinois to recruit a hematologist to lead a new Hematologic Malignancies group and launch a cellular therapy program, including BMT and CAR-T.

The leader will oversee 4 hematologists within a 25-physician hem/onc team, with 40% protected time for leadership and research, and potential academic appointment. Competitive base salary plus sign-on and production bonuses.

Qualifications

• Hematology or Oncology BE/BC.
• Experience in BMT and cellular therapy; fellowship a plus.
• Clinical trial experience, especially cellular therapy trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of hematologists within a 25 physician hem/onc program.
• Lead development of cellular therapy program including BMT and CAR-T.
• Support clinical research and scholarly activities.
• Oversee patient referrals and integrate with university system.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology board cert

BMT experience

Cellular therapy

Clinical trials

Education

Hematology/Oncology board certification

Tools

BMT Fellowship

Job description

A mission-driven, integrated health system is building a brand-new employed oncology program in a new $250M cancer center, fueled by major philanthropic investment and a collaboration with a large university medical school system. We are seeking a hematologist to lead a new Hematologic Malignancies group and help launch a cellular therapy program, including BMT and CAR-T.

The Opportunity

• Lead a group of 4 hematologists within a 25 physician hem/onc program
• 40% protected time for leadership and clinical research
• Cellular therapy launch within 2 to 3 years with consulting support, FACT accreditation to follow
• Malignant hematology focus with no coag program
• Phase 1 to 4 trials and access to 500+ trials through a national research partnership
• BMT coordinator, hematology APP and hematology nurse navigator support
• Optional academic faculty appointment
• Immediate referrals: about 80% of cancer patients have a system-employed primary care provider

Ideal Candidate

• BE/BC Hematology or Oncology
• Background in BMT and cellular therapy; BMT fellowship a plus, not required
• Clinical trial experience, especially cellular therapy trials, preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $600K to $650K base + $60K sign-on + wRVU production bonus
• Occurrence-based malpractice, paid relocation, CME, 401(k) match and PSLF eligibility

About the Community

• A Midwest metro of 400K, an easy drive to two major cities, with an international airport, top-rated schools, a low cost of living and 15 to 20 minute commutes.