Breast Oncologist

Nationally Ranked Cancer Program Experiencing Significant Expansion - Breast Medical Oncologists

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek Breast Oncologist to join the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Hiring in all three of our tracks (clinical/research split time):

* Clinical Excellence Track: 70/30

* Clinical Scholar Track: 50/50

* Tenure Track: 25/75

Position Overview
Physician specializing in Breast Oncology to serve as a member of the Division of Medical Oncology, within the Department of Internal Medicine; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs; performs relevant oncology procedures;

orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities;

serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of oncology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Department/Division Overview
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S. The extraordinary success of this new 398-bed state-of-the-art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and has created several opportunities for medical oncologists across the spectrum of solid tumor subspecialties.

The Ohio State University is currently seeking oncology physicians at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor rank for a variety of roles in the areas of basic and translational research, education, and inpatient and outpatient care. High priority searches at this time are those who desire to focus their research and patient care in Breast Oncology.

At The Ohio State University, patients go to The Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center (SSCBC) for all of their breast cancer needs. The SSCBC was one of the first stand-alone breast cancer centers in the Midwest US and is one of the largest Breast Oncology centers in the country with 46 dedicated breast physicians (14 medical oncology, 10 breast radiologists, 7 surgical oncologists, 7 reconstructive breast surgeons, 5 radiation oncologists and 3 breast pathologists) within the SSCBC who see an average of more than 1000 new breast cancer patients per year.

The SSCBC is located approximately 1 mile off the main campus and is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a diagnostic clinic, comprehensive breast imaging, a fully independent laboratory, an infusion center, and several supportive services including social work on-site, physical therapy and a Lymphedema Center of Excellence.

Currently, with 14 Breast Medical Oncologists, the OSU Breast Medical Oncology Section is one of the largest dedicated Breast Medical Oncology programs in the country and is seeking to hire additional Breast Medical Oncologists. Within Breast Medical Oncology, physicians are supported by an extensive team of advanced practice providers, skilled Magnet nursing professionals, and medical scribes. There are comprehensive translational and clinical trials research programs within Breast Medical Oncology with a robust trial portfolio.

sive translational and clinical trials research programs within Breast Medical Oncology with a robust trial portfolio.

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  Clinical Trials
  : More than 50 open clinical trials within the Breast Section including many early phase 1 and 2 clinical trials which utilize study resources at the SSCBC as well as in the OSU Clinical Trials Unit.
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  Retrospective Studies
  : More than 15 published manuscripts since its inception in 2019 and nearly 15 additional on-going retrospective analyses.
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  Translational Breast Cancer Research Program
  : This includes tissue/blood sample coordination, research genomic profiling, trial correlative support, and research collaboration opportunities.
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  Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology
  : A comprehensive bench-to-bedside OSU research initiative focused on harnessing the bodys immune system to fight cancer at all levels from prevention to treatment and survivorship.

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