Section Chief, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Job ID: 289576

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology is seeking a faculty member to serve as Section Chief at rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Competitive candidates should have a proven history of excellent clinical skills, involvement with research, and a strong desire to be involved with resident teaching. The successful candidate will bring an outstanding basic-science or clinical/translational research program in an area relevant to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. A mid-career candidate with a skill set to lead this growing division and build a pediatric cellular therapeutics/transplant program would be ideal. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track.

Responsibilities

Section Chief, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Position will serve as Division Chief for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Position will have oversight of the following: Faculty Members, Physician Extenders and Administrative Staff for the Division. Identifying opportunities for growth of the divisions clinical, research and educational programs. Developing division-specific research/scholarship, educational and clinical goals and monitoring the divisions progress in achieving these goals. Developing individual faculty development plans for each faculty member of the division that outlines goals and expectations (education, research and clinical). Conducting annual performance reviews with each division faculty member, including written feedback regarding expectations/goals outlined in the individual faculty development plan. Monitoring the academic progress for divisional faculty. Monitoring and maintaining fund sources and exercising fiscal responsibility regarding the financial status of the Division. Ensuring divisional faculty members comply with clinical practice billing and documentation rules and regulations. Overseeing the delivery of clinical care provided throughout the division and ensuring that the quality of care delivered meets accepted standards. Maximizing patient access for the division. Ensuring the maintenance of on-call and ambulatory schedules. Ensuring compliance with all internal policies and procedures promulgated by the university, medical college, department, medical center and external regulatory agencies.

Patient Care/Service: Provide high-quality, comprehensive care in pediatrics in an effort to improve quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Participate in assigned clinical duties, to include on call coverage, with other faculty in your Division. Meet all metrics associated with Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). Become increasingly productive through the provision of clinical services in pediatric hematology/oncology. Meet and maintain productivity targets as set forth by the department chair and MCG Dean's Office through clinical services provided. Productivity targets are subject to change. Promote good professional relationships and build referral patterns with Augusta University physicians and physicians outside of Augusta University (referring physicians in community, region, and state). Provide prompt feedback to referring physicians.

Teaching/Instruction: Provide education and training to residents, medical students and staff in pediatrics which includes but is not limited to clinical supervision, consultation, and didactics. Achieve and maintain teaching evaluation scores at or above the department mean. Attend 50% or more weekly pediatric Grand Rounds presentations and monthly faculty meetings.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD/DO/MBBS degree and be board certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Candidate must have or be able to obtain a State of Georgia medical license and federal DEA. CPR certification is required. Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation; Evidence of ability as a teacher; Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 304 students per class. The MCG educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, with regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state, and two four-year campuses located in Athens (in partnership with the University of Georgia) and in Savannah (in partnership with Georgia Southern University). MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provide more than 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to approximately 575 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.