Clinician Researcher in Solid Tumor Oncology: Gastrointestinal Specialization | Tulane University
Updated 1/29/26
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Physician
Hematology/Oncology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
This position is ideal for an ABIM-certified (or eligible) medical oncologist with experience in medical oncology and specifically GI cancer treatment. The candidate should have experience and demonstrated interest in clinical trial development, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Work Sites:
Required:
Qualified candidates should submit:
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
This position is ideal for an ABIM-certified (or eligible) medical oncologist with experience in medical oncology and specifically GI cancer treatment. The candidate should have experience and demonstrated interest in clinical trial development, translational research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Care: Provide exceptional outpatient care in solid tumor malignancies focusing on GI cancers with a minimum of 3.5 days of clinic a week. Participate in consult services and provide care to patients with and without fellows-in training. Participate in quality initiatives and improvement projects. Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing, and other administrative requirements.
- Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor fellows, residents, and medical/graduate students in clinical trials and medical oncology. Supervise and mentor fellows-in-training in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Provide educational activities- including giving periodic Medical Grand Rounds lectures to faculty, fellows, residents, and students. Participate in quarterly evaluations of fellows-in-training.
- Research & Clinical Trials: Work closely with laboratory scientists to advance translational research. Develop and lead investigator-initiated and collaborative clinical trials supported by the Tulane Cancer Center’s Clinical Trials Office. Participate with fellows in research opportunities or self-directed research.
- Institutional Collaboration: Engage with Tulane Cancer Center leadership and the broader university community.
Clinical Work Sites:
- Primarily: East Jefferson General Hospital - LCMC Health: This academic and community health center is a 420-bed facility located in Metairie, LA with both inpatient and outpatient care.
- Additional New Orleans area locations where the physician may need to be credentialled include University Medical Center of New Orleans - LCMC Health, Touro – LCMC Health, Lakeside Hospital – LCMC Health, Lakeview Hospital – LCMC Health.
Required:
- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- BE/BC in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Eligible for a Louisiana medical license
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Medical Oncology
- Experience in developing and implementing clinical trials
- Experience developing a clinic and referral pipeline
- Commitment to research excellence and education
- Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles:
- Respect: Treat everyone, regardless of position or authority, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
- Ethical Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard or inconvenient.
- Communication: Have clear and timely communication that is focused on achieving solutions.
- Accountability: Know and do what is expected of you in your role.
- Drive for Excellence: Continuously deliver and improve your best work.
- Contribute to the clinical and translational research in cancer.
- Collaborate with institutional and national partners on grant-funded projects, including clinical trials.
- Encourage faculty and fellows to engage in research, publications, and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Pursue research projects that contribute to the understanding and management of cancer with the goal of publishing these findings.
- Be part of a leading research university and academic medical center with a strong commitment to and track record of innovation in biomedical research and improving human health.
- Work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, with access to the robust clinical and research resources of an emerging NCI cancer center and those of the partner institutions of the Louisiana Cancer Research Center.
- Live and work in New Orleans. From its rich culture, vibrant music scene, and world-famous cuisine to its historic architecture and welcoming communities, the city offers an unmatched quality of life. Whether you enjoy festivals, sports, arts & culture, outdoor adventures, or a dynamic food scene, New Orleans has something for everyone.
Qualified candidates should submit:
- A cover letter detailing their experience and research interests.
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three professional references (the search is confidential until the candidate signals their readiness for reference discussion).
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service