Hematology and Oncology - Physician

The Department of Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC), seeks highly qualified academic physicians in Hematology or Medical Oncology to join the Division of Hematologic Malignancies. Candidates must possess an M.D., or D.O. degree, must be BE / BE in Hematology and / or Medical Oncology, and be eligible for a medical license in Pennsylvania.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding disease-focused academic physician at either the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus and some prior experience in clinical research in lymphoma as well as Transplant and Cellular Therapies (TCT’s), and potential to build a national reputation as an independent investigator and leader in clinical research. Experience in translational research is of additional interest, but not required. An interest in education and an early track record of mentoring of trainees are also welcome. There is also potential opportunity within this position for Leadership in the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) as Medical Director.

The Division of Hematologic Malignancies, based in center city Philadelphia, comprises faculty that are recognized for excellence in the triple mission of patient care, research and training. Every year, Division faculty and nurses provide complex multidisciplinary and personalized care to hundreds patients with all types of hematologic malignancies, including rare and highly complex blood cancers, attracting referrals nationally and internationally.

The Division is a national leader in the development of new therapies for blood cancers, with a pipeline of clinical trials that is managed by a disease-specific (Lymphoma, Myeloma, and Leukemia / MDS) and a modality-specific (BMT / CART) multidisciplinary disease group (MDG) and includes CART- and CAR-NK cell therapies, molecularly targeted therapies, and novel immunotherapies. The Division’s clinical trial portfolio is further enhanced by an outstanding Phase I program, in academic partnership with the Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), and a strong and innovative Health Delivery Research group.

The SKCCC is an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center that includes researchers from Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University and offers outstanding shared core facilities. The SKCCC is located in the heart of Philadelphia, a vibrant urban cultural scene with an abundance of opportunities for professional and social interactions. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Why Jefferson?

• Join a nationally recognized academic medical center with a robust cancer program and deep commitment to genetic medicine.
• Collaborate across disciplines with top-tier experts in cancer biology, genomics, and population health.
• Benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and a growing enterprise-wide cancer genetics network.
• Work in the heart of Philadelphia with opportunities to influence the future of cancer care and prevention.

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

About this Hospital

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic / programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.