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University of Southern California

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-CHLA Division of Hematology Oncology

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics-CHLA Division of Hematology Oncology

Apply Keck School of Medicine Faculty Los Angeles, California The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is. Medical Director of Hematology Hematology Section, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Cancer and Blood Disease Institute Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Medical Director of Hematology within the Division of Hematology-Oncology and the Cancer and Blood Disease Institute (CBDI). The successful candidate will hold a primary academic appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine at the level of Associate Professor. In this position, the candidate is expected to serve as the Medical Director of the Hematology service. The candidate must have a clinical focus in non-malignant hematology and particular expertise in clinical practice systems organization with the ability to effectively and efficiently use informatics and data analytics to streamline patient flow, optimize reimbursement, improve quality of care, improve operations, and promote continual systems and quality improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with the hematology team, the Division, and CHLA administration to develop the vision for improvement of efficiency of clinical and academic practices. An academic interest in clinical systems and quality improvement would be favored. This position will involve clinical practice in non-malignant hematology as well as clinical, academic (research and/or education), and administrative responsibilities. The Division and CBDI have an internationally renowned team of medical professionals who use an interdisciplinary approach to treat children with blood disorders and who work continually to make advances in treating blood diseases. The focus of the Hematology Section is diagnosis, management and research for nonmalignant blood disorders. The Hematology Section currently treats approximately 1800 patients annually with a wide variety of blood disorders. The hematology team providers are recognized for their range of clinical, teaching, research, and clinical trial achievements. The CBDI is the largest and top-ranked pediatric hematology-oncology program in the western U.S. The

U.S. News & World Report

ranked the CBDI #7 and CHLA #5 in the nation in 2021-2022. The CBDI has a large clinical trials operation that supports programs in hematology, oncology, and transplantation/cellular therapy. CBDI investigators conduct extensive bench-to-bedside research with research funding in FY21 totaling $55 million with $12 million in new awards. Administrative and research support including staff, resources and infrastructure will be provided. CHLA and USC are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers. The division greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply. Apply here and for further inquiries contact: Thomas D. Coates, MD Section Head, Hematology Division of Hematology-Oncology Cancer and Blood Disease Institute Children's Hospital Los Angeles Professor of Pediatrics and Pathology Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California Email: tcoates@chla.usc.edu REQ20114930

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Date: 03/28/2022

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