Open Rank, Clinical Faculty Appointment (CFA), General Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This faculty position is responsible to the Chairperson of the Department of General Oncology who reports to the Head of the Division of Medicine. The successful candidate will establish a successful robust clinical practice and educational program in the field of General Oncology. This program would include developing a world-class operation for caring for patients and developing educational programs for students, residents, and fellows. This opportunity is offered at the Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (MD Anderson Oncology Program). LBJ Hospital is part of the safety-net health system providing primary, specialty and hospital care for the underserved populations of Harris County, Texas.

Requirements

M.D., D.O., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
Board eligible or board certified in medical oncology and hematology
Licensed to practice in Texas
At least 2 years’ experience as Instructor or 5 years post-degree with any combination of time as a: Clinician, Clinical scientist or GME trainee (except specialties with shorter residencies or fellowships)
Appropriate post-medical doctoral training per discipline
Well-developed interpersonal skills and be able to work within a context of very intense interpersonal relationships with physicians, scientists, and subordinates.
Ability to synthesize information pertaining to research area.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Ability to synthesize a myriad of information pertaining to the area of clinical investigation.
Ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

Interest and a published track-record in health disparities, outcomes research and community health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise in patient care management and an appropriate teaching environment for fellows, residents and students in the specialty of medical oncology and in areas appropriate to the candidate's training.
Collaborate and initiate clinical trials.
Participate in and contribute to research studies.
Translate results from clinical trials to patient care.
Publish reviews, book chapters and other scholarly work.
Instruct trainees and other individuals.
Participate in collaborative studies ongoing in the department.
Represent the Department of General Oncology in local, regional, state and national matters.
Provide a role model as an educator and clinician for faculty, fellows, residents and students.
Provide peer review for assessing the clinical performance of faculty within the Department.
Serve on institutional and hospital committees as requested by the Department Chairperson.
Provide a balanced and integrated educational program for clinical and research fellows in the clinic and on the inpatient consult service.
Attend and participate in division/department teaching and continuing education conferences.
Serve as advisor/mentor for research and clinical fellows and students during their clinical training.
Serve on Cancer Medicine Fellowship committees as indicated.
Actively engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to enhance the academic environment of the department.
Develop educational programs in keeping within the goals of the department.
Secure appropriate funding mechanisms to support clinical and educational activities.
Practice clinical medicine in an exemplary manner in standards set forth by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners properly balanced with other academic activities.
Provide complete and thorough history and physical patient examinations.
Perform invasive procedures as dictated by the physician's subspecialty.
Develop and maintain clinical practice for patients referred to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Provide physician staffing as appropriate for a training center and consult service at a level commensurate with that, which would be provided by other physicians with the same level of training and experience.
Visually review for proper ICD-10 and CPT coding and approve all charge documents within five working days.
Complete patient documentation for medical records within timeframes provided by institutional policy.
Correspond as appropriate in writing or in telephone conversations with physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
Keep abreast of current approaches in the management of patients through attendance at continuing education conferences in the specialty.
Request appropriate consultations for patients by phone conversations or in writing to other physicians.
Provide a role model as a practitioner for faculty, fellows, residents and students.
Provide peer review for assessing the clinical practice of faculty within the department.