Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university and health system in Philadelphia is seeking junior faculty candidates for a position in cutaneous melanoma. The role requires strong clinical skills, research focus, and the ability to teach fellows and residents. Join a dynamic team at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, an NCI-designated facility committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Ability to develop an independent clinical research program.

Responsibilities

• Stimulate clinical trials and translational portfolios.
• Provide outstanding teaching to fellows and residents.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Research Focus

Teaching

Education

MD/DO from an accredited School of Medicine

Job description

Role Summary

The Department of Medical Oncology and the SKCC are seeking junior faculty candidates to fill a position in cutaneous melanoma. While successful research and clinical activities for melanoma have been ongoing across the Departments of Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and at the SKCC, there is a broad recognition that overall program development and clinical trials activity could be greatly enhanced by additional medical oncology faculty. These faculty will help stimulate the clinical trials and translational portfolios of the Section.

The department is seeking applications from BE/BC medical oncologists with a strong research focus in cutaneous melanoma. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills for inpatient and outpatient care, the ability to develop an independent clinical research program, and provide outstanding teaching to fellows and residents.

About Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is an NCI-designated Cancer Center and a leader in cancer treatment and research. Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The university values diversity and encourages applications from women, minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online and may also send a CV and the names of three references to: William Kelly, DO, Chair, Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Solid Tumor, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, c/o Thomas Jefferson University, 834 Chestnut Street, Suite 320, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Questions may be directed to the provided contact.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• MD/DO from an accredited School of Medicine.
• BE/BC medical oncologists with a strong research focus in cutaneous melanoma.

Candidates should have strong clinical skills for inpatient and outpatient care, the ability to develop an independent clinical research program, and provide outstanding teaching to fellows and residents.

About Jefferson Health

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system serving the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the city based on total licensed beds.

Through a merger in 2017, Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University formed a university with ten colleges and four schools. Jefferson Health has grown to an 18-hospital system with over 50 outpatient centers, ten Magnet hospitals, the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, and a large telehealth network. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Jefferson's mission, vision, and values focus on improving lives, reimagining health and education, and putting people first. Jefferson is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.