Physician | Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist | Duarte, CA - Full-time

Physician | Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist | Duarte, CA - (10028581)

Description

Join one of the top 5 cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute as we seek to hire full-time Fellowship-trained, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist for a clinical-research position to join City of Hope in Duarte. We are seeking research and mission- minded physicians as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create, gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

Primary Responsibilities:

We have an exciting opportunity to join in the Division for Gastrointestinal Oncology within the Department of Medical Oncology. For more information please visit here Department of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research

The successful candidate will exhibit a commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, and have a strong track record in research. Must participate in clinical or basic science research relevant to GI medical oncology and demonstrate a commitment to research as shown by submission and presentation of abstracts in residency and published manuscripts.

• Full-time position, working within an established team of physicians and nurses in an integrated, multidisciplinary department

• 6 full time faculty member

• Protected research/academic time

• Responsibility in assisting with growth of various clinical programs, including colorectal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, neuroendocrine, and gastro-esophageal cancers

• Primary clinical responsibilities will center on the care of gastrointestinal cancer patients

PAY & BENEFITS

Base Salary Range: $300K - $500K (The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.)

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

Qualifications:

• Early to mid-career candidates welcome to apply
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active California medical license
• ABIM board certification in medical oncology or hematology/oncology, with additional experience in Gastrointestinal Oncology
  City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.**

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include clinical network sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market. 

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient-centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."