Medical Oncologist with Gastroenterology Focus in Sunny Phoenix, Arizona

Medical Oncologist with Gastrointestinal Oncology Focus

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Gilbert, Arizona

The Division of Cancer Medicine is actively recruiting a Medical Oncologist with sub-specialization in gastrointestinal malignancies to join our team at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, AZ. This unique candidate will join a national leader in multidisciplinary cancer care, education, and discovery. Leadership opportunities available for the right candidate.

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 Phoenix, AZ was opened in 2011 and was MD Anderson's first full clinical extension outside of Greater Houston. Research continues to be an integral aspect of our program with access to 170+ on-going innovative clinical trials.

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 with gastrointestinal cancers
• Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies
• State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers
• Oncology expertise in supportive care services including nutrition and patient care navigators
• Attractive compensation and benefits in a community based academic practice
• Opportunity for an adjunct faculty position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Abundant recreational opportunities in the highly desired metropolitan area

We are seeking applicants with:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology
• Preference for medical oncology with interest and/or expertise in the management of GI tumors
• Ideal candidate has over 5 years of post-fellowship experience
• Strong interest in clinical research and medical education
• Ability and desire to support a growing team and align with the needs of the program
• Leadership experience a plus, but not required

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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. Not a J1 opportunity.

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