Thoracic Oncologist

Pratt Medical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 325,000 - 452,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a Thoracic Oncologist to lead the Medical Oncology component of the Thoracic Oncology Program, collaborating with a dedicated team to drive program growth and education. You will provide patient care at Tufts Medical Center and within the Tufts Medicine Health System, with opportunities for community engagement.

The role emphasizes teaching fellows and medical students, participating in night/weekend coverage, and advancing translational research in cell therapy and clinical

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Medical Oncology.
• Experience with chemotherapeutic, targeted biologic, and immunotherapeutic agents.
• Clinical trial implementation and research experience highly valued.
• Industry-sponsored phase 1 research experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Oncology component of the Thoracic Oncology Program.
• Participate in the weekly lung cancer-specific multidisciplinary tumor board.
• Provide patient care at Tufts Medical Center and within the Tufts Medicine Health System.
• Collaborate in development and growth of the Thoracic Oncology Program across the health system.
• Share inpatient oncology and consult service coverage with faculty.
• Participate in night and weekend coverage.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring in fellowship training and medical education at all levels.

Skills

Medical Oncology leadership

Clinical trials

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Board certification in Medical Oncology

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• The Thoracic Oncologist will lead the Medical Oncology component of the Thoracic Oncology Program and work closely with a team of dedicated specialists. This role offers the opportunity to drive programmatic growth, engage in innovative cancer research, and contribute to the education of the next generation of medical oncologists. Key responsibilities: Serve as the Medical Oncology lead for the multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program. Participate in the weekly lung cancer-specific multidisciplinary tumor board. Provide patient care at Tufts Medical Center and within the Tufts Medicine Health System, with opportunity for community engagement through community offices in Stoneham, Framingham, Lowell. Collaborate in the ongoing development and growth of the Thoracic Oncology Program across the Tufts Medicine Health System. Share inpatient oncology and consult service coverage with faculty. Participate in night and weekend coverage, with fellows providing primary support. Contribute to teaching and mentoring in the fellowship training program and medical education at all levels.

Research & Academic Environment:

• Engage in groundbreaking cancer research with access to the Neely Center for Clinical Cancer Research, supporting cooperative group, commercial, and investigator-initiated studies. Collaborate in innovative, interdisciplinary, and translational research including cell therapy. Take advantage of competitive funding opportunities including the NIH R01 awards, and interdisciplinary collaboration programs.

Who You Are:

• Passionate advocate for excellence in oncology care for all patients. Experience with industry sponsored phase 1 research highly valued. Board Eligible or Board Certified in Medical Oncology. Experience in chemotherapeutic, targeted biologic, and immunotherapeutic agents required. Clinical trial implementation and research experience highly valued.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on academic rank and clinical experience. Tufts University School of Medicine academic appointment, commensurate with qualifications. Full benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development. The base salary range for this position is $325,000 - $452,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, academic rank, relevant experience, education, internal equity. There is incentive compensation based on clinical productivity.

Why Tufts Medicine:

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.