Hematologist/Oncologist (Outpatient-Phoenix)

Hematologist/Oncologist
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
925 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, Arizona

The Division of Cancer Medicine is actively recruiting a Hematologist/Oncologist to join our team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This qualified candidate will join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery.

Banner Health, the largest healthcare system and employer in Arizona, is ranked in the top 10 healthcare systems nationwide. As a partner member of the MD Anderson Cancer Network®, our cancer program is a fully integrated, clinical extension of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and brings an unprecedented level of cancer care to the greater Phoenix area. We share a commitment to evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and individualized patient care. Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ was opened in 2011 and was MD Anderson's first full clinical extension outside of Greater Houston. We have 135+ on-going clinical trials. Banner MD Anderson has additional locations in Phoenix, AZ and Northern CO.

This opportunity is located at our nationally recognized academic center Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the top 50 hospitals nationally for specialty care areas. Opportunity exists for university appointment and collaboration with Banner University Medical Group and University of Arizona physicians. 

The section of Medical Oncology is an integral part of the Division of Cancer Medicine, a comprehensive team of experts that includes all subspecialties. Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:

• Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of the cancer patient;
• Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care;
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies;
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer;
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services;
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience;
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, and opportunity for faculty appointment with the University of Arizona;
• Abundant recreational opportunities in the highly desired metropolitan area;
• Hospital privileges with Banner University Medical Center, an academic medical center with 750 beds. It has full specialty coverage, residencies, and fellowships 

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Hematology/ Medical Oncology or Medical Oncology
• Hematology/Oncology practice with a main focus on outpatient service
• Interest in clinical research preferred
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program
• Accepting H1B Visa's 

 Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

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Banner Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center opened the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center on Sept. 26, 2011 on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz.  To provide the best care to all of the Phoenix area, we have extended our services to other Banner campuses including Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, and Banner University Medical Center, downtown Phoenix.

The center joins Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit hospital systems, with MD Anderson, internationally renowned for its cancer treatment and research, to deliver unprecedented levels of cancer care in Arizona.

MD Anderson’s mission to “eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education and prevention” complements Banner Health’s mission “to make a difference in people’s lives through excellent patient care.” MD Anderson is one of only 40 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For seven of the past nine years, MD Anderson has ranked No. 1 in cancer care in "America's Best Hospitals" a survey published annually in U.S. News & World Report.

Cancer Focus
While the cancer center will provide care for all types of cancers, our primary focuses include:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancers
• Gynecologic cancers
• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancers
• Liquid tumors, such as lymphoma and leukemia

Special Features

• Convenience, accessibility and healing are the cornerstones of the center.
• Its design merges the “high tech” world of medicine with the “high touch” needs of cancer patients to provide customized, holistic care.
• The center’s unique environment incorporates proven evidence-based design theories to enhance healing such as natural light, artwork, water features and views of nature.
• Patient and family amenities include:
  • Expansive lobbies
  • Outdoor balconies for infusion therapy
  • Larger patient rooms and treatment areas
  • Patient and family support
  • Retail services

Diversity and Inclusion