Geriatric Oncologist

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement program with employer contribution

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Geriatric Oncologist to join their team at the KU Cancer Center. In this full-time role, the successful candidate will engage in clinical research and continue developing a Geriatric Oncology program, participating in consults and establishing outpatient clinics. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage from day one, along with retirement plans and paid time off. Ideal candidates will have BC/BE in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in the cited discipline to perform position duties.
• Foundational knowledge and skill set required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in consults, inpatient service coverage and on-call.
• Establish ambulatory clinic for medical oncology population.
• Participate in scholarly activities.
• Develop a geriatric medical oncology program.

Skills

Oncology inpatient service and outpatient clinic

Geriatrics inpatient service and outpatient clinic

Success with research and grant writing

Education

BC/BE in Internal Medicine or equivalent

BC/BE in Medical Oncology and Geriatrics

Job description

Department

SOM KC Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

Position Title

Geriatric Oncologist

Job Family Group

Academic

Job Description Summary

Geriatric Oncologist – Top Academic Medical Center

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is seeking a full time academic clinical physician/investigator with demonstrated interest in geriatric oncology. The successful candidate will join a burgeoning team of physicians and allied health professionals in the Division of Medical Oncology, Division of Geriatrics, and the Landon Center on Aging in order to continue developing and formalizing a Geriatric Oncology program for the NCI-designated KU Cancer Center. The selected candidate will be integrated into the academic and teaching activities of the KU Clinical Research Center, the Division of Medical Oncology, and KUCC research programs.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • BC/BE in Internal Medicine or equivalent
  • BC/BE in Medical Oncology and Geriatrics
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience:
  • Oncology inpatient service and outpatient clinic
  • Geriatrics inpatient service and outpatient clinic
  • Program development
• Skills:
  • Success with research and grant writing

Job Duties

• Participate in consults, inpatient service coverage and on-call on a rotating basis with the other medical oncology staff
• Establish ambulatory clinic for medical oncology population
• Participate in scholarly activities derived primarily from clinical and educational activities
• Program development of a geriatric medical oncology program

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time