Neurology Physician

Britt Medical Search; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 420,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Champaign-Urbana seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Neuro-oncologist to join a collaborative team. The role includes a mix of clinical duties and research opportunities, with a focus on advanced imaging and treatment for brain tumors. The position offers a competitive salary and an academic appointment at a prestigious university.

Qualifications

• BE/BC Neuro-oncologist required.
• Teaching responsibilities for various medical students and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and prescribe therapies for brain tumors.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary clinic.
• Engage in research using advanced imaging technology.

Skills

Neuro-oncology

Chemotherapy

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Advanced imaging research

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified

MD or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: Neuro-oncologist in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois

Seeking a BE/BC Neuro-oncologist to join our team in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, with an academic appointment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of I) and the Illinois College of Medicine.

Academic Appointment: Tenure or Academic Research Track, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The neuro-oncologist will primarily practice at the Urbana main campus, with 80% clinical duties at the Cancer Institute/Hospital and 20% research at U of I, with protected research time based on interest and experience. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduates, medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and post-doctoral candidates.

Clinical Team: Collaborate with a team of 6 neurosurgeons, 7 hematology/oncology physicians, 4 radiation oncologists, and several APPs. Work closely with two physician mentors—one in hematology/oncology and one in neurosurgery.

Responsibilities: Evaluate patients, prescribe chemotherapy and biological therapies for primary brain tumors, assist with management of patients receiving intrathecal chemotherapy, and participate in a multidisciplinary setting with access to Infusion Rooms. Join our future multi-disciplinary neuro-oncology clinic with clinical collaboration and backup coverage from hematology/oncology physicians.

Research Opportunities: Engage in advanced imaging research using the new 7 Tesla MRI. Collaborate with faculty on neuroscience projects, including cognitive neuroscience, MRI, PET/SPECT/CT imaging labs supporting human, animal, and material research. Support for developing research protocols, attracting funding, and startup packages for new graduates will be provided.

Additional Departmental Highlights: Our teams utilize state-of-the-art technology for surgical and radiation procedures, including awake craniotomies, neuro-navigation, intra-operative ultrasound, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

Compensation: $420,000 - $440,000 annually.

The Community: Champaign-Urbana

Champaign-Urbana is a vibrant, culturally rich college town centrally located near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. It offers diverse dining, shopping, cultural activities, excellent public schools, and a thriving entrepreneurial scene. Recognized for its quality of life, it was listed among the top places to live in the Midwest.

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