Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Division Chief [Req#: 782542, Position#: 79955]

Description

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is conducting a national/international search for the next Chief for the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Jorge Bezerra, the Chief of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology will be charged with delivering state-of-the-art clinical care to children with hematologic and oncologic disorders at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and Plano. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to envision and realize the future growth of an outstanding Pediatric Hematology and Oncology program, within the vibrant and growing UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health, also routinely considered among the nation’s finest.

The Role

This leader will build on a foundation of success while defining the future culture of the Division, leveraging the talents of a diverse group of faculty, staff, fellows, residents, and students as the Department of Pediatrics and its primary health system partner, Children’s Health, enter a period of unprecedented growth. The Chief will lead the Division in providing excellent, high value pediatric care while advancing the field through research and innovation, and educating future physicians. This leader will collaborate across the Department of Pediatrics, UT Southwestern and with key partners at Children’s Health.

Through collaboration across Divisions and with Children’s Health, the Chief will establish and promote best practices, improving high reliability of clinical services and high quality transitions of care through the health system. This leader will leverage data and analytics to measure outcomes and drive quality improvement. The Chief will ensure alignment of the clinical and academic missions of the Division with the Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Health, and the Joint Pediatric Enterprise.

The Chief will build a robust portfolio of research, while encouraging the importance of grant-funding, scholarly output and publications in high impact journals. This Chief will foster an outstanding teaching environment, while continuously improving and advancing the medical education curriculum and training programs available.

Key to success in advancing the academic, research, and clinical missions, the Chief will have strong business acumen and be responsible for operations and financial performance for the Division. The Chief will prioritize recruiting, training, developing, and retaining world-class faculty to advance the Division and Department’s bold growth strategy. This leader will maintain a collaborative and transparent atmosphere, further develop existing programs, and identify potential opportunities for additional development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a nationally or internationally recognized physician or physician-scientist, board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. 

Applicants will be considered at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor level with or without tenure. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas and must be board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

 

Education and Experience

·   MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school is required

·   Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology with an outstanding track record of accomplishment in clinical     care, research, and education

·   Operationally minded; ability to outline a clear road map for the execution of the division’s expansion

·  Strong business acumen with the ability to build collegial relationships, influence and negotiate within a highly matrixed, large and complex     organization.

·   Proven successful track record of mentorship

·   Ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, demonstrated strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly

·  A leader viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in their approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a t   transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization

 

The Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

The mission of the UT Southwestern Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Division is to provide excellent, high value care to infants, children, and adolescents while advancing the field through research and innovation as well as enhancing the education of future physicians. The growing Division is comprised of 36 faculty members who play a pivotal role in advancing