Breast Oncologist

Nationally Ranked Cancer Program Experiencing Significant Expansion - Breast Medical Oncologists

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek Breast Oncologist to join the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Hiring in all three of our tracks (clinical / research split time) :

• Clinical Excellence Track : 70 / 30
• Clinical Scholar Track : 50 / 50
• Tenure Track : 25 / 75

Position Overview

Physician specializing in Breast Oncology to serve as a member of the Division of Medical Oncology, within the Department of Internal Medicine; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs; performs relevant oncology procedures; orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and / or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of oncology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Department / Division Overview

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S.  The extraordinary success of this new 398 -bed  state-of-the-art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and has created several opportunities for medical oncologists across the spectrum of solid tumor subspecialties. The Ohio State University is currently seeking oncology physicians at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor rank for a variety of roles in the areas of basic and translational research, education, and inpatient and outpatient care.  High priority searches at this time are those who desire to focus their research and patient care in  Breast Oncology.

At The Ohio State University, patients go to The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center (SSCBC) for all of their breast cancer needs. The SSCBC was one of the first stand-alone breast cancer centers in the Midwest US and is one of the largest Breast Oncology centers in the country with 46 dedicated breast physicians (14 medical oncology, 10 breast radiologists, 7 surgical oncologists, 7 reconstructive breast surgeons, 5 radiation oncologists and 3 breast pathologists) within the SSCBC who see an average of more than 1000 new breast cancer patients per year. The SSCBC is located approximately 1 mile off the main campus and is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a diagnostic clinic, comprehensive breast imaging, a fully independent laboratory, an infusion center, and several supportive services including social work on-site, physical therapy and a Lymphedema Center of Excellence.

Currently, with 14 Breast Medical Oncologists, the OSU Breast Medical Oncology Section is one of the largest dedicated Breast Medical Oncology programs in the country and is seeking to hire additional Breast Medical Oncologists. Within Breast Medical Oncology, physicians are supported by an extensive team of advanced practice providers, skilled Magnet nursing professionals, and medical scribes. There are comprehensive translational and clinical trials research programs within Breast Medical Oncology with a robust trial portfolio.

sive translational and clinical trials research programs within Breast Medical Oncology with a robust trial portfolio.

Current areas of programmatic focus include translational research, clinical research, inflammatory breast cancer, high-risk patient care, health disparities, breast immunotherapy, adolescent and young adult care including oncofertility and sexual health, geriatric care and survivorship.  However, there is room for growth in all areas as well as into new directions.

In addition to incredible resources at the SSCBC, The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center and Columbus have many great things to offer for physicians.

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Required :   MD / DO required.  Completion of accredited Oncology / Hematology Fellowship.  Candidates must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology, as well as able to meet medical licensure requirements in Ohio.

Please note :   We are able to accommodate H1B Visas.      We are also able to accommodate J1 visas ONLY if we go the O1 visa route.

Come be a Buckeye! For consideration, email cover letter and CV to :

Kam Carlberg, Faculty Recruiter

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.