Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology

SECTION CHIEF, GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Phoenix, AZ

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Division of Surgical Oncology / Section of Gynecologic Oncology is actively recruiting a Gynecologic Oncology Section Chief join our growing team on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix Campus. This is a unique opportunity to join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

The Section 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 have the opportunity to apply for an adjunct academic appointment from the University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center. The hire will also be encouraged to apply to be an assistant, associate, or full professor (depends on the qualification) at the University of Arizona / Division of Gynecologic Oncology.

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

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 University of Arizona

We are seeking applicants with:

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

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.