Precision Oncology Endowed Chair - Saint Luke's Cancer Institute - Kansas City, MO
About The Position
Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute is actively searching for a BC/BE medical oncologist to lead the Precision Oncology program at Saint Luke’s in Kansas City, MO. Our academically focused, QOPI-certified practice serves as a primary teaching site for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and hosts a robust clinical research program. The endowed chair position will entail assuming leadership of the Center for Precision Oncology (CPO) and an expectation for conducting research in this area. The CPO is supported by a team of precision pharmacists who maintain a weekly molecular tumor board. The successful candidate will ideally subspecialize in thoracic oncology and direct the existing thoracic oncology program that is anchored by the Frank and Evangeline Thompson Thoracic Center. This center focuses on multidisciplinary care of thoracic malignancies by a team that includes thoracic radiology, interventional pulmonology and radiology, medical and radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, palliative care, and a dedicated nurse navigator. In addition to clinical care, the candidate will be expected to develop a robust clinical research program, assist in development of multidisciplinary care pathways, and be actively involved in resident/fellow teaching. Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary and excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous CME yearly allowance.
Requirements
- BC/BE medical oncologist
- Doctorate Degree
Nice To Haves
- Subspecialty in thoracic oncology
Responsibilities
- Assuming leadership of the Center for Precision Oncology (CPO)
- Conducting research in precision oncology
- Subspecializing in thoracic oncology and directing the existing thoracic oncology program
- Developing a robust clinical research program
- Assisting in the development of multidisciplinary care pathways
- Being actively involved in resident/fellow teaching
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Generous CME yearly allowance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
