Medical Oncologist

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a Medical Oncologist to lead the GI Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader. This full-time academic role supports clinical care within UT Health East Texas with protected research time and opportunities for academic growth.

Join a multidisciplinary team and lead clinical initiatives, contribute to high-impact publications, and advance GI cancer care through innovative trials and translational research.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Medical Oncologist with GI cancer experience.
• Strong leadership and program development skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based GI cancer care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Design and implement innovative GI cancer treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Engage in tumor boards, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning sessions.
• Develop and lead a GI oncology research program, including clinical trials and translational studies.
• Mentor junior faculty and represent the GI Cancer Program in institutional initiatives.

Job description

## Job DescriptionThe University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Medical Oncologist to lead their Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program as a Disease Team Leader. This full-time academic position involves practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities and offers protected research time, competitive compensation, and robust support for academic growth. The successful candidate will drive clinical excellence, enhance GI cancer research, and mentor junior faculty within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Practice Info • Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine • Practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities • Part of the Division of Hematology and Oncology • Multidisciplinary team including surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, and radiology 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 • Engage in regular tumor boards, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning sessions • Develop and lead a clinical research program within GI oncology, focusing on innovative clinical trials, translational research, and/or health outcomes research • Identify, design, and lead clinical trials as principal investigator, 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 • Lead the GI Cancer Program, guiding strategy, clinical initiatives, and programmatic growth Compensation • Competitive compensation • Protected research time Shift & Schedule • Full-time position