Hematology & Oncology Physician Permanent Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

OU Health, the Stephenson Cancer Center, and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Department of Medicine seek a nationally recognized clinician-scientist to provide strategic leadership for the clinical, educational, outreach, and research programs within Hematologic Malignancies as well as the Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program. Serving as the Section Chief, Hematologic Malignancy, Transplant and Cellular Therapy, the incoming leader will oversee a team of eight faculty members and will have immediate opportunity to hire additional faculty into the growing program. The incoming Chief will join during a time of rapid growth and will have a unique opportunity to guide the program through a major statewide expansion. This position will be supported by an endowed chair and additional resources. Additional leadership opportunities may exist for qualified applicants.Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center and offers the state’s only CAR-T therapy and comprehensive stem cell transplant program accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). Stephenson’s cellular therapy specialists performed 170 cellular therapy and stem cell transplants last year, with more than 2,100 completed transplants since the program began in 1982. Stephenson Cancer Center is a lead accruing institution in the Lead Academic Participating Sites (LAPS) sponsored by the NCI. Their 130 member investigators are currently working on more than 400 cancer research projects, supported by $65 million of annual research funding from the National Institutes of Health, American Cancer Society, and others. The incoming Chief should have clinical and translational research experience in hematologic malignancies, blood and marrow transplant, and cellular therapies; experience in solid tumor cellular therapies is preferred. Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an approved medical school
• Board certification in Hematology
• Unrestricted medical license, or ability to acquire licensure, and DEA in the State of Oklahoma
• Academic credentials commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

The Stephenson Cancer Center and OUHSC are located in Oklahoma City, often shortened to OKC, the state capital and largest city in the state. OKC is the anchor of a rapidly growing, multicultural metropolitan area with a population of almost 1.4 million, ranking 20th among United States cities. The city offers a very affordable cost of living, excellent schools, a wide array of cultural amenities, and over 300 days of sunshine annually. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of health professionals and scholars. We seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and we provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age (40 or older), sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or veteran status. 

The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Seeks a Bone Marrow Transplant Physician| One of the Largest Phase 1 Clinical Trial Programs | Only NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma | Live and Work in Desirable Oklahoma CityThe OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center seeks a Bone Marrow Transplant Physician to join its academically driven team for a role spanning education, teaching, research, and patient care. An outstanding multidisciplinary team approach brings together cancer specialists, including dedicated surgeons, urologic oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, orthopedists, and radiation oncologists. Rank commensurate with experience. Possible academic tracks are structured to support a ranch of career goals and interests and includes Clinical, Clinician-Education, Clinician-Scientists.About the OU Health Stephenson Cancer CenterThe Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) was established in 2001 and NCI-Designated in 2018. The center's mission is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer in Oklahoma and the nation through an integrated program of research, clinical care, education, and community engagement. Located on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City, Stephenson is the state's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, providing a critical resource for patients seeking research-driven, patient-centered, multidisciplinary treatment. In addition, it coordinates a statewide network supporting clinical trials and community-engaged research across Oklahoma. Oncology services at Stephenson are part of OU Medicine, Oklahoma's only academic health system with the state's largest and most comprehensive physician network and specialty services.Opportunity Highlights

• The Stephenson Cancer Center offers over 300 clinical trials encompassing NCI-sponsored, investigator, and pharmaceutical trials
• OU Health has received national recognition for its clinical trials over five consecutive years
• Excellent support and mentorship for grant writing and clinical trials, including a two-year funded master's degree program
• OU Health boasts one of the largest Phase 1 Clinical Trial Programs, including support from pharmaceutical companies
• All faculty actively engage in teaching fellows and residents and are offered protected research time
• The Stephenson Cancer Center holds the distinction of being the sole NCI-Designated Cancer Center in Oklahoma

Community Information

• Strongly influenced by its Western heritage and boasting gorgeous surroundings and a robust economy, Oklahoma City is an ideal place to live and work. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure, family-friendly activities, an expanding dining and entertainment scene, or an abundance of culture and big-city amenities, you'll find everything you need and more. Oklahoma City is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)
• Overall grade of A- and named one of the Best Places to Live in Oklahoma (Niche)
• An affordable cost of living and a variety of family-friendly neighborhoods
• A desirable college town with a lot of diversity
• Some of the top public and private schools in the state, as well as multiple colleges and universities
• A mild climate with four distinct seasons and consistent sunshine throughout the year
• 5-star shopping and dining, professional sports, and a variety of arts and entertainment
• Access to a local airport and proximity to Tulsa, OK, Wichita, KS, and Dallas, TX

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