Academic Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Physician (NTT)
Job at a glance
Job description
The University of Missouri’s Division of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology is seeking a dedicated General Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Faculty Member to join our team. This role offers an exceptional balance of clinical care, teaching, and research in a supportive academic environment. Our division provides cutting-edge treatments through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring the highest standard of care for pediatric cancer patients.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Join a collaborative team of:
- Four full-time physician faculty
- Nurse Practitioner & Nurse Navigators
- Child Life Specialist, Case Managers, & Social Worker
- Research Officer
- Brand-new Children’s Hospital with dedicated clinic space (Opened June 2024)
- Access to 25 pediatric subspecialties
- Robust clinical research program with 30-40 ongoing clinical trials, with growth anticipated
- Children’s Oncology Group (COG) member institution – Participate in international clinical trials
- Competitive compensation: Base salary starting at $196K, plus productivity incentives
- Outstanding University benefits, including:
- 8% retirement match
- Family tuition benefits for all four UM System campuses
Position Details:
- Two clinic days per week, allowing time for career development and research activities
- In-house senior resident provides call coverage
- Home-based hospital call, shared among attending physicians
- Faculty mentorship available within and beyond the division
- Opportunity to teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
About Columbia, MO:
Columbia offers a vibrant, affordable lifestyle with cultural and outdoor attractions, top-rated schools, and a strong sense of community. Recognized for its quality of life:
- Top 10 Most Livable College Towns (Strategistico, July 2022)
- #6 Most Affordable Outdoorsy Places to Live [Register to View] June 2022)
- #28 Best Places to Live in the U.S. (CBS News, April 2022)
- 20% population growth since 2016, with a low cost of living
About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) & University of Missouri (Mizzou):
- One of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest
- Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare
- Named a “Most Wired” health system by CHIME
- Missouri’s largest public research university with 35,000 students
- One of only five U.S. universities with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus