Precision Oncology Endowed Chair - Saint Luke's Cancer Institute - Kansas City, MO

Saint Luke's Physician Group • Kansas City, MO

10d • Onsite

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. This 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.

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
• Directing the existing thoracic oncology program
• Developing a robust clinical research program
• Assisting in development of multidisciplinary care pathways
• Being actively involved in resident/fellow teaching

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Generous CME yearly allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree