Physician

Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology | Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Division Chief, Gynecologic Oncology | University of Arizona, College of Medicine Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is actively recruiting a Gynecologic Oncology Chief to join our growing team on multiple campuses, including the Banner University Medical Center. This is a unique opportunity to join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

The Chief will lead the Gynecological Oncology Program across all Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Arizona and Colorado. Responsibilities include growth of the multidisciplinary program, recruitment and retention of faculty, and implementation of a robust clinical research program in collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. The successful hire will join the faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix as Gynecologic Oncology Division Chief and have the opportunity for an adjunct faculty appointment from the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center .

It is expected that the Chief will spend approximately 30% of their time overseeing administrative responsibilities and the remaining 70% focused on part time clinical practice in the cancer program. Qualified candidates are to be board-certified/board eligible and have relevant training/experience.

Banner Health, the largest healthcare system, and employer in Arizona, is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network , our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care.

Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation and surgical management of the cancer patient.
• Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care (including breast Cancer Center, genetic counseling, reconstructive, colorectal, surgical oncology, and urogynecology surgeons).
• Weekly gynecologic oncology tumor board conference.
• Participate in the academic mission of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology Fellowship as well as, the OB GYN residency with the University of Arizona.
• The academic participation will be in the form of gynecologic oncology lectures, being involved in the research committee, educational committee, as well as the journal club for the residents.
• Through our multidisciplinary cancer teams, there is an opportunity for leading or participating in clinical trials and new investigative therapies. There is possibility of being the associate director of MDP (Multi-disciplinary program) for Gynecologic Oncology research.
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer (Three robotic systems available).
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services, including fellowship trained gynecologic oncology pathology and gynecologic radiation oncology, genetic counselors, social worker dedicated pharmacist for chemotherapy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience.
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and a faculty position at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Gynecologic Oncology
• Excellent clinical training and interest in research preferred
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program

Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Health values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Banner Health is an EEO Employer.

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