Faculty position, Hospitalist Medicine Program

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

A leading pediatric medical institution in Memphis is looking for dedicated Clinical Faculty for their growing Hospitalist Medicine Program. Candidates must have an MD and board certification in pediatric hematology/oncology. Responsibilities include attending on chemotherapy services, collaborating with various medical staff, and engaging in clinical education. Flexible schedules are offered, and relocation assistance is available for successful applicants. Become part of a world-class medical environment focused on clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Tennessee.
• Experience working in a hospitalist setting preferred.
• Possess active, unrestricted privileges at St. Jude.

Responsibilities

• Attend on the St. Jude chemotherapy service and perform staff consultations.
• Work with nursing staff and subspecialty physicians to ensure quality care.
• Engage in clinical education and teaching of trainees.
• Contribute to teaching and education of trainees.
• Opportunities for clinical research, quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric hematology/oncology expertise

Clinical research participation

Teaching and education skills

Education

MD (or equivalent) degree

Board certified/eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting highly motivated individuals, committed to clinical excellence, to join our growing Hospitalist Medicine Program as a member of the clinical faculty.

The rapidly expanding Hospitalist Medicine Program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking Clinical Faculty to join our growing team. Our Hospitalist Program is set in a world‑class medical environment and allows for hands on patient experiences covering a full range of hematology and oncologic diagnoses. St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work ” and was No. 9 on the 2018 Glassdoor “Best Place to Work” list for companies with 1,000 or more employees.

Responsibilities

Our clinical faculty in the hospitalist program attend on the St. Jude chemotherapy service, perform staff consultations with fellows, and treat patients in the inpatient and outpatient acute care setting. As an integral member of the hospitalist team, the faculty member will be responsible for working with the nursing staff, advanced practice practitioners, primary oncologists, and subspecialty physicians to ensure quality clinical care for St. Jude patients.

In the hospitalist role, faculty have flexible schedules with a mixture of clinical shift types. Opportunities exist for clinical research, quality and patient safety initiatives, and clinical education. The environment provides ample opportunities for teaching and education of trainees.

Faculty appointments are housed in the Department that aligns best with a candidate’s area of clinical/research focus.

The offered faculty rank will be determined based on the chosen candidate’s qualifications. An Associate Program Director position is available to an interested and experienced candidate.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have an MD (or equivalent) degree and be board certified/board eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee and maintain active unrestricted privileges at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Location & Relocation

St. Jude is located in Memphis, TN. Memphis is a family‑friendly metropolitan area recognized for its world‑class music, food, and hospitality. Cost of living is one of the biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work.

Relocation assistance is available.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by submitting a CV directly online.

Questions about the position can be directed to Jeremy Slone, MD, MPH, at [e-mail].

Additional Information

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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