Geriatric Oncologist

University of Kansas Medical Center; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) seeks a full-time Geriatric Oncologist to join the Division of Medical Oncology, the Division of Geriatrics, and the Landon Center on Aging. The successful candidate will contribute to building a formal geriatric oncology program within KUCC’s NCI-designated cancer center.

This is an academic clinician-scientist role with teaching and research responsibilities. Ideal applicants hold BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology with Geriatrics, and

Qualifications

• Board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology with geriatrics.
• Formally trained in the relevant discipline to meet accreditation and institutional standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in consults, inpatient service coverage and on-call rotating with other medical oncology staff.
• Establish ambulatory clinic for the medical oncology population.
• Engage in scholarly activities derived from clinical and educational work.
• Develop a geriatric medical oncology program.

Skills

Geriatric oncology

Academic research

Grant writing

Teaching/mentorship

Education

BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology and Geriatrics

Job description

Department & Position

Department: SOM KC Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology ----- Medicine Clinical 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 Outlined

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.

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

Disability Preference

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.

Additional References

https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf

https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm

https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/