Thoracic Oncologist - Saint Luke's - Kansas City, MO
Saint Luke's Health System (Kansas City), Kansas City, MO, United States
Saint Lukes Cancer Institute is actively searching for a BC/BE thoracic medical oncologist to lead a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology program at Saint Lukes Health System in Kansas City, MO.
About the position
Our academically focused, QOPI-certified practice serves as a primary teaching site for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and hosts a robust clinical research program
The successful candidate will assume leadership of an existing thoracic oncology program that is anchored by the Frank and Evangeline Thompson Thoracic Center
This center focuses on multidisciplinary care of thoracic malignancies by a team that includes thoracic radiology, interventional pulmonology and radiology, medical and radiation oncology, thoracic surgery, palliative care, and a dedicated nurse navigator
Experience in precision oncology is highly valued, as the Institutes Center for Precision Oncology (CPO) leverages extensive expertise in tissue and liquid genomics to guide targeted treatments
The CPO also includes a biweekly molecular tumor board and hosts a monthly regional molecular tumor board
In addition to clinical care, the candidate will be expected to develop a robust clinical research program, assist in development of multidisciplinary care pathways, and be actively involved in resident/fellow teaching
Saint Lukes has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary and excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous CME yearly allowance