GI Medical Oncologist (with potential Breast Cancer Focus) at Jefferson Health / Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Asplundh Cancer Pavilion, Jefferson/Abington Hospital

Job Details

Abington – Jefferson Health, in partnership with the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, is seeking a Board-Certified Medical Oncologist specializing in Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies with the potential for a secondary focus in Breast Cancer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, academic, and patient-centered cancer program with strong institutional support and access to Jefferson’s leading research network.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Medical Director of the Asplundh Cancer Pavilion and Vice Chair of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, this Medical Oncologist provides care for gastrointestinal and/or breast cancer patients, contributes to research, and educates Residents, Fellows, and Students in support of the mission and values of Jefferson Health.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical (80-90%)

• Academic time at Jefferson (tumor board, research, etc.)
• Inpatient consultation service at Abington Memorial Hospital
• Average 10-14 patients/day
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Asplundh Cancer Pavilion (GI and Breast Cancer patients)
• Rotating weekend inpatient coverage

Education/Research/Administrative (10-20%)

• Increase GI and breast cancer patient volume (5% annual growth goal)
• Accrue to clinical trials per year
• Participate in weekly tumor boards (Jefferson and Abington)
• Serve on institutional committees (patient safety, quality, etc.)

Teaching

• Supervise and educate Residents and Fellows
• Participate in Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center educational programs

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in solid tumor oncology with emphasis in GI with or without a secondary focus on breast malignancies
• Education: M.D. or D.O.; Board Certified in Hematology and Oncology
• Licensure: Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility)
• Other: Research involvement and teaching experience required

Employment Details

• Appointment: Faculty position, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
• Reports To: Medical Director / Vice Chair, Asplundh Cancer Pavilion
• Team Support: APCs, Residents, Fellows, Medical Students
• Environment: Outpatient cancer pavilion, inpatient consults, academic offices

Why Join Jefferson Health?

• Access to an NCI-designated comprehensive Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
• Integrated academic and clinical network with strong research infrastructure
• Collaborative multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

3941 Commerce Avenue, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engine