Asst/Assoc/Professor - Hematology/Oncology Division

Position Description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock Texas is seeking a BC/BE fellowship trained Hematology Oncology physician to join their dynamic practice at the assistant or associate professor level. Prefer strong capabilities in: Benign and malignant hematology, and/or sarcoma, melanoma and head and neck.

The position includes:

• State of the art infusion center with beautiful atrium - 25 chairs, 7 private rooms and 3 procedural rooms

• Newly expanded and remodeled clinic that offers immediate access to other cancer specialists. The hospital is also expanding infusion access to a new location to keep up with city growth to be completed in 2023.

• Strong multidisciplinary disease specific tumor boards in breast cancer, GI, lung and head and neck.

• Multidisciplinary clinics in breast, GI and lung including a lung cancer screening program and high-risk breast clinic.

• Nurse Navigation in breast, lung and GI in addition to a financial navigator.

• Centers of Excellence for Lung and Breast

• Exceptional work life balance - fellows take first call

• Symptom Management Clinic for after hours care of chemo patients available evenings and weekends

Incorporate clinical, teaching, research and administrative components into your practice. Opportunities for leadership in the fellowship program.

• Ability to participate in clinical trials, including opportunities for leadership in research

• Relocation allowance

• Competitive pay models

• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, life, disability, educational funds and more…

• Outstanding retirement - two wonderful plans to choose from, one of which is the teacher retirement pension plan for the state of Texas

Lubbock, TX is a growing educational, commercial, medical and cultural center with a college-town atmosphere. The metropolitan population is made up of 300K, with a catchment area of 1 million. Lubbockites live in mild seasonal conditions with an average of 267 days of sunshine per year. Residents enjoy an easy-going lifestyle with low housing costs, unique restaurants, cultural centers, a new state of the art performance hall, bars and boutiques, and a drive of less than 25 minutes to anywhere in the city. Lubbock also has great public and private school systems and over 66 public parks, resulting in a very family-friendly atmosphere. Access to collegiate sporting events with season ticket discounts for faculty. Nearby attractions include Caprock Canyons and Palo Duro Canyon which offer hiking, biking and camping opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified in Hematology or Board Certified in Oncology.

• Active Texas Medical License.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO or MBBS.

• Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License.

• Board Eligible in Hematology or in the process of completing a Hematology Fellowship, OR;

• Board Eligible in Oncology or in the process of completing an Oncology Fellowship.