Surgical Oncologist- Assistant or Associate Professor

Department Overview

The Division of Surgical Oncology focuses on the surgical management of tumors and especially cancerous tumors. Our faculty operate within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and are recognized as international leaders in personalized medicine, diagnostics and cancer research. The division co-directs the hepato-pancreatico-biliary fellowship program together with the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation.

 

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. Driven by its mission to end cancer as we know it, the institute is building upon its expertise in targeted treatments to advance the early detection of cancer when the disease is most treatable.

 

Function/Duties of Position

The duties of this position include: leading a busy clinical practice incorporating complex Surgical Oncology care, supervision and education of general surgical residents and medical students, participation in administrative committees, administration and supervision of grants and gifts received by the division, monitoring divisional research, and supervision of patient care activities. Supports the GI (Peritoneal Malignancies, HPB, Neuroendocrine) program expansion efforts at OHSU and partner hospitals.

Teaching clinical support staff in their area of professional expertise. Teaching is done through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year and through teaching in the course of performing their own job by modeling best practices, mentoring trainees, and guiding learning through delegating graduated and focused levels of responsibility. Takes a leadership role in education, through the residency or graduate student selection process, evaluation committee, education/curriculum committee, or dissertation committee. Must have a satisfactory or substantial record of accomplishment in teaching and be knowledgeable of and compliant with all applicable regulating bodies (e.g. ACGME competencies for clinical faculty, NIH guidelines for research faculty).

Provides an outstanding level of professional performance (e.g. quality of investigation for research faculty; quality of clinical care for clinical faculty). Professional performance is delivered in a manner that is compliant with the regulations and guidelines of all relevant regulating bodies (i.e. JCAHO, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, OHSUIRB, NIH, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory guidelines). Treats all patients, research subjects, trainees and co-workers with dignity and respect.

May maintain a program of scholarly research activity directed toward improved understanding for the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. May engage in public service through consultative activities with OHSU and non-University groups as approved by the Chair. Will participate in departmental/hospital administration or leadership role as approved by the Chair. Must have a satisfactory record of accomplishments in scholarship and service.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine (M.D) & postdoctoral training; Board Certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology or General Surgery
• Training/Experience with HIPEC
• DEA Certification
• Unrestricted Oregon Board of Medical Examiners license
• Receipt of medical staff privileges at OHSU

All are welcome

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