Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor – Clinical Breast Oncology Program

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Medical Oncology is seeking to recruit an outstanding early Associate or late Assistant Professor level, mid-career academic clinical physician to join a robust and growing breast cancer oncology program. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in breast medical oncology as well as general oncology knowledge and have an interest in clinical research in breast cancer. Candidates with an interest in clinical administration and/or quality measures will be given high priority. The candidate must have excellent clinical skills and be comfortable taking care of breast cancer from early to late stages. The candidate will be expected to work with a large team of clinicians, administrators, and staff across multiple care sites and in a multidisciplinary format. The candidate will be potentially eligible for the Clinical Program Lead for Breast Medical Oncology, based on experience and interests.

Requirements

Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
Board certified in Oncology
5-12 years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education.

Nice To Haves

Experience specifically in breast oncology in a clinical setting
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

See patients diagnosed with or at risk for breast cancer in our Anschutz clinic location [approximately 2.5-3 days/week].
Participate in the breast cancer multidisciplinary clinic 1-2 sessions/week.
Serve in the inpatient rotation for coverage of the medical oncology consult and/or inpatient service.
Enroll patients to available clinical trials and lead clinical trials, either pharma, cooperative group, and/or investigator lead, across the consortium
Participation in national clinical breast research through the NCTN mechanism is expected.
Moderate tumor board(s) and clinical programmatic conferences, with the goal of ensuring adherence to evidenced based care, multidisciplinary clinical pathways, and reduce care variation.
Assist with the monitoring of performance metrics of the clinical program, including performing annual reviews and periodic performance reviews required for the med onc breast program.
Assist with Mid-Career reviews for faculty of the Breast Medical Oncology program, as well as APP and clinical faculty promotions.
Work in partnership with the Medical Oncology Co-Director and the Clinical Practice Manage of the of Diane O’Connor Thompson Breast Cancer to enhance operational efficiency including clinic personnel issues where appropriate.
Participate in the integration of the academic mission into all sites of care and specific performance improvement projects.
Oversee the Breast Joint Operations Committee and participate in the organization of the annual meeting(s) and determination of annual JOC clinical goals and QI projects.
Be available to the clinical nurse navigator and nursing staff for the specific disease program for any specific new patient intake questions and coordination.
Be available to the Care Clinic and Inpatient Consult serve for assistance with de novo patient presentations undergoing workup with a probable breast cancer diagnosis and work with the clinical staff and providers to ensure timeline import of these patients into their longitudinal clinical care.
Participate in Cancer Center Operations Council for improvement of Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Efficiency, and overall Satisfaction of the Cancer Center, as well as attendance at local and regional cancer operations and leadership meetings when requested.