Geriatric Oncologist

Department:SOM KC Internal Medicine - Medical OncologyMedicine Clinical OncologyPosition Title:Geriatric OncologistJob Family Group: AcademicJob Description Summary:Geriatric Oncologist - Top Academic Medical CenterThe University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is seeking a full time academic clinical physician/investigator with demonstrated interest in geriatric oncology. The successful candidate will join a burgeoning team of physicians and allied health professionals in the Division of Medical Oncology, Division of Geriatrics, and the Landon Center on Aging in order to continue developing and formalizing a Geriatric Oncology program for the NCI-designated KU Cancer Center. The selected candidate will be integrated into the academic and teaching activities of the KU Clinical Research Center, the Division of Medical Oncology, and KUCC research programs.Job Description:Required Qualifications:Education:BC/BE in Internal Medicine or equivalentBC/BE in Medical Oncology and GeriatricsPreferred Qualifications:Work Experience:Oncology inpatient service and outpatient clinicGeriatrics inpatient service and outpatient clinicProgram developmentSkills:Success with research and grant writingJob Duties Outlined:Participate in consults, inpatient service coverage and on-call on a rotating basis with the other medical oncology staffEstablish ambulatory clinic for medical oncology populationParticipate in scholarly activities derived primarily from clinical and educational activitiesProgram development of a geriatric medical oncology programRequired Documents:Resume/CVCover LetterReferencesIf selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.Comprehensive Benefits Package:Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type: RegularTime Type: Full time