Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician

Job Description

Hurley Children’s Hospital/Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
We are looking for a caring and compassionate, experienced pediatric hematologist oncologist to direct the Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Service as well as participating in the diagnosis, care and treatment of children with cancer or blood disorders. The individual will have leadership responsibilities for the program, as well as, being responsible for treating infant, child and adolescent patients with cancer and hematologic disorders, such as leukemia, lymphoma, sickle-cell anemia and hemophilia. With Hurley Children’s Hospital hosting a pediatric residency training program in affiliation with Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine, the individual will be appointed as faculty assisting in the training of both residents and medical students.
Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree
The successful candidate must hold current certification in Pediatric Hematology Oncology from the American Board of Pediatrics (or be Board-eligible), and must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan and medical staff privileges at participating institutions
The successful candidate must have a minimum of five years of experience in the delivery of pediatric hematology and oncology care.
The successful candidate must have an interest and experience in an academic setting.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
Good observation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
In-depth knowledge of the field and ability to remain up to date.
H1B Visa sponsorship is available.

Full-time employment opportunity

Inpatient and Outpatient service; alternating outpatient and inpatient with another full-time pediatric hematologist oncologist
Inpatient attending and consult service in one week blocks
Fully staffed outpatient clinic and infusion center within Hurley Children’s Hospital
Teaching of MSU medical students and pediatric residents
Federally funded hemophilia treatment center

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae via Indeed.
The highly competitive compensation and benefit package will be discussed during and after the interview.
The service divisions within Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Hurley Children’s Hospital:
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic
As the region’s only hematology/oncology service and one of only eight in the state, the Hurley Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic gives children and adolescents access to all of the most advanced treatments and clinical trials. Our team of Hurley pediatric specialists in collaboration with nearby children’s specialists, including doctors in orthopedics, neurology, surgery, radiation and pediatric oncology nurses, are prepared to guide patients on the journey back to health through:

Chemotherapy
Transfusion Therapy
Infusion Therapy
Laboratory Services
Methodical Exams

As leaders in the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders, we’ve been battling these diseases long enough to know how scary it is for young patients and their families. Our goal is to make treatments, procedures and testing more bearable wherever possible. That’s why we offer:

Child and Family Specialists
Medical Social Workers
Procedural Sedation Team

Patients and their families can rely upon our expert staff in pediatric critical/intensive care to provide full sedation services for procedures and diagnostic imaging. Our Child and Family Specialists are pros at getting patients’ minds off discomfort and offering companionship and activities to ease the stress of being in a hospital environment. Medical social workers keep tabs on a patient’s mental well-being, an important factor in healing.
Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic Office
Provides support to primary care physicians in diagnosis and long-term follow-up care through:

Screening to confirm sickle cell disease
Testing to determine whether or not patients are carriers
Education and counseling for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease
Education and counseling for pediatric patients with sickle cell trait
Ambulatory care for children with sickle cell related problems
Disease management for sickle cell and other hemoglobinopathies
Collaborative care for surgical problems associated with sickle cell disease
Referral services to address complications in the form of orthopedic, neurologic, renal, cardiac, ophthalmic and pulmonary issues
Innovative interventions to ward off complications whenever possible
Outpatient care of acute problems and admission to Hurley Children’s Hospital at Hurley Medical Center when necessary
Outpatient transfusion therapy for pre-operative preparation and within the Stroke Prevention guidelines

Eastern Michigan Hemophilia Treatment Center
We treat a wide range of bleeding and clotting disorders through:

Education
Diagnostic Evaluation
Complete Medical Management
Preventive Care against complications
Home care services for the whole spectrum of blood disorders

Part of a national network of Hemophilia Treatment Centers, the Eastern Michigan Hemophilia Treatment Center brings together doctors, nurses, physical therapists, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and genetic counselors to treat hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders, Thrombophilia and Thrombosis. We make a priority of preventing complications—such as joint damage—that can result from bleeding.
Other Program Benefits:

Federally funded and supported by grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Opportunities for patients to participate in studies through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

About Hurley Children’s Hospital – The region’s undisputed leader in children’s health care
Hurley Medical Center has developed a pediatric program of exceptional quality and national recognition. We provide the most outstanding clinical care for our region’s children and their families. In order to provide our children with the very best physicians, nurses, and treatment options available, not only now but in the future, we have Hurley Children’s Hospital, the premier pediatric medical facility in the region.
This leading-edge facility, located within Hurley Medical Center, delivers the latest technologies and today’s most innovative treatments, eliminating the need for families to travel far from home for specialized services. In addition, it has been designed around the comfort and well-being of our patients and their families, and specializes in patient- and family-centered care.
A medical center of excellence for our community’s children

The region’s only Pediatric Emergency Area: A special place just for children’s emergency needs allow us to be more equipped than ever to provide the highest level of specialized emergency and trauma care to seriously ill or injured children. Specifically designed with children in mind, our Children’s Hospital Emergency Department is the only pediatric emergency center in the region.
The region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): Our highly-specialized PICU delivers the highest level of critical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to 20 years old who are critically ill or who will become critically ill or injured.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital: Since 1990, Hurley has been designated a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital®, a system of 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada that is dedicated to providing the very best care for sick and injured children. Hurley Medical Center was invited to join this group of special hospitals in 1990 because we were recognized as providing the best pediatric-centered care in our region to every child who needs it, regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

Visit our website for more details about Hurley Children’s Hospital.
Pediatric Residency Training Program
Our pediatric residency training program offers a unique balance between the diverse clinical resources for a community-based hospital and the rigorous academic atmosphere and extensive resources of a major land-grant university. In addition to clinical practice, all program faculty are members of the MSU-CHM academic Department of Pediatrics and Human Development. In addition to resident education, faculty play a critical role in the clinical education of MSH-CHM medical students who obtain their clinical training in Flint.
Visit our website for more a detailed description of the residency program. Hurley Pediatric Education
The Hurley Clinic is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as a 501(c)(3).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

Michigan Medical License (Required)
Certification in Pediatric Hematology Oncology (Preferred)

Work Location: In person