Transplant and Cellular Therapy Physician

Updated 9/17/26
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Physician
Oncology-Medical Oncology
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Hospital Inpatient Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship Yes
Experience Level 2 years

Job description

Job description

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER

UTMC CANCER INSTITUTE | PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT

TRANSPLANT & CELLULAR THERAPY PHYSICIAN

Join a FACT-Accredited Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program with Leadership Opportunity

The Region's Only Academic Medical Center | Knoxville & East Tennessee

THE OPPORTUNITY

The UTMC Cancer Institute is seeking a Board Certified Transplant and Cellular Therapy Physician to join our FACT-accredited program. This is an opportunity to care for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplant and advanced cellular therapies, including CAR T-cell therapy, as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team recognized for meeting the highest national standards for quality and patient safety. The ideal candidate will have:

  • a minimum of two years experience as an attending physician responsible for the direct clinical management of hematopoietic cell transplant patients throughout the continuum of care.
  • Appropriate training and demonstrated competency in the management of autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation and immune effector cell/cellular therapies, as applicable to the program’s scope.

  • Ability to meet FACT requirements for ongoing education minimum of 10 hours annually of continuing education related to hematopoietic cell transplantation and/or cellular therapy) and annual competency assessment in hematopoietic cell transplantation and cellular therapy.
  • Experience with, or demonstrated ability to provide leadership and oversight of, clinical operations, quality management, regulatory/accreditation requirements, and multidisciplinary transplant and cellular therapy care.

You will join an established program with strong referral relationships throughout the region, work alongside experienced transplant and cellular therapy colleagues, and have direct access to academic-level tumor boards, clinical trials, and research infrastructure — all backed by the region's only academic medical center.

WHY THIS ROLE

  • Join a FACT-accredited Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, recognized for meeting the highest national standards for quality and patient safety.
  • Care for patients across the full spectrum of transplant and cellular therapy, including autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant and CAR T-cell therapy.
  • Practice alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong administrative and analytics support.
  • Work within a robust Cancer Institute spanning medical oncology, surgical oncology, infusion services, and radiation oncology.
  • Access to academic-level tumor boards, clinical trials, and research infrastructure not typically available in a community setting.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, with relocation and recruitment incentives available.

BACKED BY THE REGION'S ONLY ACADEMIC MEDICAL CENTER

UTMC is East Tennessee's only academic medical center, combining university-level research, education, and subspecialty depth with a deeply rooted commitment to the communities we serve. You'll have the resources of a leading academic institution behind you, along with the collegial, physician-led culture and strong administrative and analytics support that make UTMC a place where physicians build lasting careers.

A THRIVING, GROWING COMMUNITY

Greater Knoxville is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast, offering the amenities of a growing city with the friendliness and affordability of East Tennessee. A vibrant downtown, top-rated schools, a low cost of living, and a strong local economy make Knoxville an outstanding place to build both a career and a life.

LIFE IN EAST TENNESSEE

● Minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains — with world-class hiking, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation right in your backyard.

● A short drive to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, offering endless entertainment, dining, and family attractions.

● Easy access to Norris Lake, Tellico Lake, and Douglas Lake for boating, fishing, and lake life on weekends.

● Four true seasons, mild winters, and a scenic backdrop that makes East Tennessee a year-round outdoor playground.

● A vibrant food, arts, and music scene in downtown Knoxville, home to the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

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