Division Director of Hematology/Oncology Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Division Director of Hematology/Oncology position at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, requires a dynamic clinician researcher with leadership skills to oversee the Division and further develop the Cancer Institute. This role involves establishing a medical oncology fellowship, leading clinical education and research programs, and providing a balance of clinical, administrative, research, and scholarly activities. The position requires an MD or MD/PhD with ABIM board certification in hematology and/or oncology, at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience, and eligibility for licensure in Tennessee. The salary and academic rank will be based on qualifications and experience. Contact Ray Thomas, Director of Recruitment at NHR Direct for more information.
Job Description
Job Description:
The Department of Medicine at the University of the TennesseeGraduate School of Medicine in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a dynamicclinician researcher with excellent clinical, educational,leadership, and communication skills to lead a well-establishedDivision of Hematology/Oncology and be a distinguished leaderwithin the Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee MedicalCenter. The successful applicant will provide strategic directionin establishing an ACGME-accredited medical oncology fellowship andin developing a flourishing clinical education and research programto advance the tripartite healing, education, and discovery missionof the Medical Center. The position offers a balance of clinical,administrative, research and scholarly activities. The outpatient clinical operation of the hematology/oncologydivision is within the Cancer Institute, which is the largestprovider of cancer care in East Tennessee. The Cancer Instituteregistered over 70,000 patient visits with over 2700 new cancerpatients diagnosed annually. In-hospital consultations are providedat the Medical Center, a leading regional academic medicalcenter. Knoxville is ideally located in beautiful East Tennessee near thefoothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, affordingmetropolitan conveniences coupled with rural charm. Knoxville is arapidly-growing Southeastern metropolitan city which is known forits quality of education, affordable cost of living and temperateclimate, with a perfect mix of city amenities and congestion-freeliving and is the home of the University of Tennessee maincampus. Qualified applicants must possess an MD or MD/PhD degree orequivalent with current ABIM board certification in hematologyand/or oncology and have at least 5 years of post-fellowshipexperience with an illustrious track record of patient care,research, educational, and academic accomplishments in addition tostrong administration and leadership abilities that will supportappointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Theacademic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidatesqualifications and clinical experience. Applicants must also beeligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee. Ray Thomas Dir. of Recruitment NHR Direct ext 202 Local Fax
