Tulane -GI Cancer Specialist

Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University School of Medicine’s John W. Deming Department of Medicine seeks a Clinician Researcher in Solid Tumor Oncology with a GI specialization to join the faculty. This is a full-time position within the Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology.

The successful candidate will contribute to our excellence in clinical care, research, and education, while expanding clinical research. This role targets ABIM-certified (or eligible) medical oncologists with GI cancer experience, interested

Qualifications

• MD or DO or foreign equivalent.
• Board eligibility or certification in Hematology/Medical Oncology (BE/BC).
• Eligible for a Louisiana medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding outpatient care in solid tumor malignancies focusing on GI cancers.
• Train and mentor fellows, residents, and students in clinical trials and medical oncology.
• Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials.
• Engage with Tulane Cancer Center leadership and the broader university community.

Skills

ABIM-certified (or eligible)

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Company Description

New Orleans is a cultural epicenter of the United States and offers our students unprecedented opportunities for civic engagement and professional development. Forbes Magazine has rated New Orleans the fastest growing city in the United States and among the top 30 cities in the United States for business and careers. U.S. News rated New Orleans number 2 on its list of cities that are magnets for opportunity, attracting ambitious, educated individuals while also being amongst the most culturally vibrant cities in the country. Four years in a city like New Orleans will give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in an entirely unique culture while being a part of one of the largest and most successful urban renewals in the United States. They will be able to explore several of the most stunning parks in the United States, attend cultural festivals on the weekends, and taste cuisine that can be found only in New Orleans.

Located in the Uptown area of New Orleans, Tulane is surrounded by stunning mansions, Audubon Park, Loyola University, and a family-centered neighborhood. Downtown New Orleans is just five miles away, so students have the advantage of a quintessential college campus combined with easy access to a vibrant city. New Orleans offers cultural and professional opportunities that are unavailable elsewhere in the US.

Job Description

Position Summary

Tulane University School of Medicine’s John W. Deming Department of Medicine is seeking a Clinician Researcher in Solid Tumor Oncology with a Gastrointestinal Specialization to join the faculty. This is a full-time position within the Section of Hematology & Medical Oncology. The successful candidate will contribute to our excellence in clinical care, research, and education. while expanding the clinical research of the section by opening and conducting clinical trials.

This position is ideal for an ABIM-certified (or eligible) medical oncologist with experience in medical oncology and specifically GI cancer treatment. The candidate should have experience and demonstrated interest in clinical trial development, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide exceptional outpatient care in solid tumor malignancies focusing on GI cancers with a minimum of 3.5 days of clinic a week. Participate in consult services and provide care to patients with and without fellows-in training. Participate in quality initiatives and improvement projects. Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing, and other administrative requirements.
• Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor fellows, residents, and medical/graduate students in clinical trials and medical oncology. Supervise and mentor fellows-in-training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Provide educational activities- including giving periodic Medical Grand Rounds lectures to faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Participate in quarterly evaluations of fellows-in-training.
• Research & Clinical Trials: Work closely with laboratory scientists to advance translational research. Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials supported by the Tulane Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office. Participate with fellows in research opportunities or self-directed research.
• Institutional Collaboration: Engage with Tulane Cancer Center leadership and the broader university community.

These responsibilities may vary from time to time and will be assigned by the Section Chief of Hematology & Medical Oncology.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• BE/BC in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
• Eligible for a Louisiana medical license

Preferred:

• Experience in developing and implementing clinical trials
• Experience developing a clinic and referral pipeline

Additional Information

Clinical Work Sites:

• Primarily: East Jefferson General Hospital - LCMC Health: This academic and community health center is a 420-bed facility located in Metairie, LA with both inpatient and outpatient care.
• Additional New Orleans area locations where the physician may need to be credentialled include University Medical Center of New Orleans - LCMC Health, Touro – LCMC Health, Lakeside Hospital – LCMC Health, Lakeview Hospital – LCMC Health.