Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist - Solid Tumor Section

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Position Details

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Hematology and Oncology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 915977
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Phoenix Children’s seeks a full time, board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist. The candidate will be joining our vibrant and growing division as an attending physician in the Solid Tumor Section.

Position Summary and General Responsibilities:

The candidate will be an integral and interactive member of our division and solid tumor section. Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, and participation in clinical research. While the clinical and academic focus of physicians in this section is mostly on solid tumors, our providers also see patients with liquid tumors and benign blood disorders in the ambulatory and inpatient setting.

Our physicians oversee and staff pediatric residents and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings and actively participate in clinical instruction of medical students and other learners. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical and laboratory research and educational projects.

Academic appointments are through the University of Arizona-College of Medicine Phoenix, Mayo Clinic Arizona, and Creighton University.

About Our Program:

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest pediatric programs in the country, and sees on average over 400 new oncology patients per year, about 50% of those being newly diagnosed with solid tumors.

We have active clinical and laboratory research programs in oncology (solid tumors, leukemia/lymphoma,), neuro-oncology, survivorship, hematological disorders, and an active phase I/phase II investigational drug development program.

CCBD is an active member of COG, POETIC, TACL, Histiocyte Society and NACHO, offering consortia trials, phase I and II industry-sponsored studies and investigator-initiated trials.

Our ACGME approved fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology is approved for 3 fellows/year. We also offer a one-year specialty fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant.

CCBD is a designated Center of Excellence at Phoenix Children’s, with two satellite locations, board-certified attending physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers and many dedicated support staff including social workers, nutritionists, child life specialists, psychologists, mental health therapists, CRA’s and research nurses.

Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest free-standing pediatric hospitals in the nation with 457 licensed beds. We are a comprehensive tertiary and quaternary care center that also serves as a primary pediatric teaching facility for medical students from the University of Arizona, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Creighton University.

Phoenix Children’s is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and benefits in a setting supportive of individual and professional growth.

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

  • Patient Care Services
    1) Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
         a) Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
         b) Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
         c) Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
         d) Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
    2) Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
    3) Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
    4) Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
    5) Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine
  • Divisional Responsibilities
    1) Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
    2) Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
         a) Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
         b) Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
         c) Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
         d) Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
    3) Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
    4) Support programmatic growth of division
    5) Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate
  • Professionalism
    1) Treat colleagues, PCH employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
    2) Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
    3) Support PCH mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability
  • Other activities
    1) Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
    2) Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of PCH, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
    3) Physician shall represent PCH in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
    4) The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
         a) The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
         b) The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
         c) The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. MD or DO degree.
Required

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients.
Required
2. The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices.
Required
3. The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed.
Required
4. The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours.
Required
5. The ability to work well under pressure.
Required

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
Required
2. Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty.
Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
7. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable
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