What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Medical Oncologist/Faculty Physician- Asst/Assoc/Prof of Clinical Medicine position at uic?
Brief Job Summary
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, in collaboration with OSF HealthCare, seeks an academic medical oncologist to join a growing department known for clinical excellence and innovative educational programs. The Department of Medicine seeks to enhance and expand its training programs through the implementation of an ACGME accredited hematology/medical oncology fellowship program. The position requires experience and knowledge of regulations governing resident/fellow education and/or excellence and experience in basic/translational research in the field of oncology to support the scholarly requirements of the program. The candidate will teach fellows, residents and medical students at a 650-bed, tertiary care, academic medical center and in the new, state of the art OSF Cancer Institute.
Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Diagnose, treat, and manage cancer patients, providing high-quality oncology care.
- Develop personalized treatment plans using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
- Coordinate/collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (radiologists, pathologists, surgeons) to optimize patient care.
- Utilize EPIC Electronic Health Records.
Fellow/Resident/Student Education
- Supervise and assess medical students and/or resident/fellow physicians on clinical hematology and/or oncology rotations.
- Prepare and lead student/resident/fellow educational sessions on hematology and oncology topics in rotation with other faculty attending physicians.
- Mentor and guide residents/fellows in research and scholarly activities.
- Provide Grand Rounds lecture yearly upon request.
Research
- In collaboration with the Department Chair, conduct and contribute to oncology research, including translational and clinical studies.
- Lead or participate in clinical trials, working to develop and evaluate new cancer therapies.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals to advance scientific knowledge in the field of oncology.
- Monitor program budgets and participate in efforts to secure extramural funding for clinical and research initiatives.
Administrative
- Administer and maintain clinical and academic programs to enhance patient care and promote an environment conducive to education.
- Oversee/participate in quality improvement initiatives within the oncology service line and participate in university and/or hospital committees to advance excellence in clinical care and education.
- In collaboration with the Department Chair, assist in recruitment and retention of a diverse program faculty and hematology/oncology fellows.
- Participate in and contribute to department-level strategic planning and decision-making.
- Seek to contribute to the advancement of the DEI mission of our college.
- Perform duties in a manner that complies with all applicable standards, rules, policies, and regulations of the hospital,University of Illinois, Joint Commission, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Other duties as assigned and appropriate to advance the mission of the Department of Medicine.
Professional Development and Collaboration
- Stay updated with advancements in oncology and integrate new knowledge into clinical practice.
- Collaborate with national and international oncology societies and networks.
- Attend and present at medical conferences, contributing to scientific knowledge in the field of oncology.
