Medical Oncology - Physician - Gastrointestinal Cancer Program - Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Thomas Jefferson University

The Medical Oncology Department at Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center is actively seeking qualified individuals to join its Gastrointestinal Cancer program as a GI medical oncologist. As part of an NCI-designated cancer center renowned for its excellence in cancer biology and care, the Department of Medical Oncology, Division of Solid Tumor, invites applications from Board Eligible/Board Certified individuals who have demonstrated interest and expertise in gastrointestinal oncology.

• Successful candidates should exhibit a strong commitment to academic medicine, including research, education, and clinical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Responsibilities will include providing compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with gastrointestinal cancers, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Engaging in academic activities, including research, scholarly pursuits, and participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Mentoring and supervising residents, fellows, and medical students, fostering their growth and development in the field of oncology.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, clinical trials, and other institutional endeavors aimed at advancing cancer care.

The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

• The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, recognized as an NCI-designated Cancer Center, is a pioneer in cancer treatment and research.
• The collaborative efforts of surgical experts, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, and pathologists contribute to precise cancer treatment and management for patients and physicians alike.

Jefferson Health

• Jefferson Health offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits such as generous time off, CME resources, retirement plans, and medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Additional perks include relocation assistance, sign-on bonuses, and quality and production incentives.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a CV and provide the names of three references to Dr. Atrayee Basu Mallick, Division Director for Solid Tumor Oncology at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. Submissions can be sent to the following address: 1025 Walnut St. Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Additionally, an email should be sent to molly.o’donnell@jefferson.edu and gabrielle.vartanian@jefferson.edu.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University.  If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. 

Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing