Hematology/Oncology Section Director, MedStar Washington Hospital Center Dept. of Medicine

About the Job

The Department of Medicine and the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center are seeking a hematologist/oncologist physician with exceptional leadership and clinical skills to serve as Section Director for Hematology and Oncology. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape and execute the vision for cancer care, clinical research, and medical education at a premier referral center serving a diverse population across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. As a leader in comprehensive cancer care, the Institute is affiliated with the only NCI-designated cancer center in Washington, D.C. The Section Director will work clinically at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a 912-bed academic medical center, and will benefit from strong support including advanced practice providers, research staff, and administrative resources. The position also includes an academic appointment at Georgetown University and an opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming cancer care throughout the region. The Section Director will provide strategic and operational leadership and oversee all clinical, academic, and operational activities within the Section and the Infusion Center within MGCI at MWHC. In close collaboration with hospital and service-line administrative partners, the Director will ensure excellence in clinical operations and alignment with institutional goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and execution of the Section's clinical, educational, and research missions.
• Advancing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, and spearheading initiatives to support program growth across the region.
• Mentoring and supporting faculty development, clinical trials and academic productivity, and overseeing medical education, in collaboration with institutional research leaders and system education leadership
• Providing expert consultative services and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the relevant subspecialty.
• Providing strategic and operational oversight of the infusion center, including clinical quality, patient safety, access, staffing coordination, workflow optimization, and alignment with the Section's broader growth and patient-care priorities. The Section Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Medicine, with additional accountability to the Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer and the Cancer Institute Director/Service Line Leader. This is a remarkable opportunity for a motivated and accomplished physician leader to make a meaningful impact on cancer care delivery in the nation's capital. We welcome applications from energetic, mission-driven leaders ready to shape the next era of oncology excellence.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified in hematology and oncology
• Passionate about improving cancer care delivery and advancing health equity
• Commitment to academic medicine, teaching, mentorship, and research.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the District of Columbia.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

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