Staff Physician

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Staff Physician in Hematology and Oncology to provide inpatient and outpatient care in a large academic setting.

This role includes directing subspecialty consultations, supervising trainees, and contributing to clinical research and education with affiliations to the University of Arizona and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. The position emphasizes leadership in patient care, teaching, and ongoing trials, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• MD degree required with board eligibility in pediatrics.
• Arizona medical license or eligibility.
• US fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology preferred.
• Active involvement in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hematology/oncology care and manage outpatient clinics.
• Collaborate with pharmacy on chemotherapy and immunotherapy; participate in trials.
• Triage referrals and offer external consultations.
• Teach and supervise students and residents; mentor for research.
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
• Participate in quality improvement, committees and scholarly activities.
• Lead and participate in clinical research and present findings.
• Travel up to 3 annual trips for education.

Skills

Hematology-Oncology

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Lumbar Puncture

Chemotherapy Administration

CPR / Resuscitation

Clinical Research

Teaching/Mentoring

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Tools

Epic

OneChart

Prism

CyTOF

Cytobank

Gallios

Biorender

Tocris

Job description

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Posting #: 1063502

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note: Employer: Phoenix Children's Hospital

Position Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position: Staff Physician

Job Duties

• Provide inpatient hematology/oncology care 9–11 weeks per year and manage outpatient clinics 3–4 days per week, seeing 35–40 patients weekly, ensuring safe transitions of care.
• Collaborate with pharmacy on safe administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy; stay current with new therapies, participate in clinical trials, and apply evidence-based practices.
• Triage new referrals and consults from community providers; offer phone-based consultation services to external clinics, emergency departments, and urgent care settings.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners as faculty at the University of Arizona and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine; mentor trainees in research and career development.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, and lumbar punctures.
• Contribute to administrative functions, quality improvement initiatives, and serve on institutional, regional, and national committees to guide clinical practice and policy.
• Lead and participate in clinical research and scholarly activities; present findings at national and international conferences.
• Travel: Unanticipated travel within the U.S. for continued medical education, conferences and meetings. Travel to not exceed 3 annual trips.

Job Requirements

Education Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree, or closely related. Employer will accept foreign equivalent degree if in same field.

Experience Requirements

• 24 months of experience in job offered, Fellow Physician, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology program, or closely related.

Special skills requirements

• Ability to manage inpatient hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant patients under supervision, including diagnostic workups as well as for leukemias, solid tumors, bone marrow failure syndromes, and bleeding/clotting disorders.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirations & biopsies using anterior and posterior approaches.
• Able to participate in acute care and emergency rotations, manage high-acuity cases, and actively respond to code situations, performing CPR and advanced resuscitation techniques.
• Experience administering routine and urgent immunizations and medications including chemotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Proficiency with the following clinical and research software platforms: Epic, OneChart, Prism, CyTOF, Cytobank, Gallios, Biorender, and Tocris.
• Must have a valid Medical License in the State of Arizona.
• Must have a valid Certificate in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics.

Salary: Available upon request

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week

EOE.

Standard Benefits.

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services
  • Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
  • Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
  • Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
  • Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
  • Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
• Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
• Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
• Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
• Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine

Divisional Responsibilities

• Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
• Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
• Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
• Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
• Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division

Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division

Support programmatic growth of division

Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate

Professionalism

• Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
• Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
• Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability

Other activities

• Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
• Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
• Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
• The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
• The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
• The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
• The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable