Chief of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (MD/DO)

Inova Health

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Posted:

25-Sep-26

Location:

Fairfax, Virginia

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

9851413

Chief of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (MD/DO)

Fairfax, VA, United States

Job Identification:

688149

Posting Date:

08/23/2026, 04:00 AM

Job Schedule:

Locations:

Inova Fairfax Hospital

Inova Children's and Inova Schar Cancer Institute are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chief of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology to join our Inova Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children's health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Your role includes:

• Deliver coordinated, multispecialty care to patients with brain tumors and other neurologic oncologic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric oncology care with a team that includes pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-radiology, clinical research, genetic counseling, pediatric palliative care, nutrition, and psychosocial support.
• Participate in the inpatient care team
• Provide clinical teaching and in-service education to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in pediatric oncology clinical research projects and studies, including translational efforts.
• Our Pediatric Hematology Oncology Practice provides care in several care teams including Leukemia/Lymphoma, Solid Tumor, Neuro-Oncology, Sickle Cell, General Hematology, Adolescent & Young Adult and Long Term Survivorship.
• Our Neuro-Oncologist will join an experienced PA and Nurse Coordinator to provide care for our Neuro-Oncology patients
• Our team includes 9 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians and 9 advanced practice providers who diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of childhood cancers, blood disorders, and bone marrow failure syndromes.
• About Inova Children's

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children's hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children's offers some of the region's largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.

Level 1 Trauma Care

108-Bed Level IV NICU

Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit

Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit

Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU

Pediatric Emergency Department

Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Physician Led Organization:

Potential for Physician leadership opportunities

Competitive Compensation Package:

Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

Committed to

Team Member Health:

Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement:

Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater

CME Support:

Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:

offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.

Work/Life Balance:

offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.

Board Certification:

Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Experience:

successful completion of pediatric residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship.

Licensure:

Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start

Payer Credentialing:

Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor

Medical Staff Credentialing:

Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

About Us:

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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About Inova Health

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient's whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as ... Show more Show less

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