GI Cancer Program Lead & Academic Oncologist

Ardent Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Oncologist to lead the GI Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader, with protected research time and a commitment to clinical excellence in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will mentor junior faculty and drive innovative clinical trials and translational research while collaborating closely with surgical, radiation, pathology, and radiology teams to advance GI cancer care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with GI cancers within both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Design and implement innovative treatment protocols and clinical guidelines to advance gastrointestinal cancer care in the institution.
• Engage in regular tumor boards, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning sessions to ensure best practices in gastrointestinal cancer treatment.
• Develop and lead a clinical research program within GI oncology, with a focus on innovative clinical trials, translational research, and/or health outcomes research.
• Identify, design, and lead clinical trials as principal investigator, with a focus on expanding institutional clinical trial offerings for GI cancer.
• Disseminate research findings through high-impact publications, conference presentations, and community education.
• Serve as a key representative for the GI Cancer Program in institutional and regional cancer care initiatives.

Job description

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Oncologist to lead the GI Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader, with protected research time and a commitment to clinical excellence in a multidisciplinary setting.

The successful candidate will mentor junior faculty and drive innovative clinical trials and translational research while collaborating closely with surgical, radiation, pathology, and radiology teams to advance GI cancer care.