Pediatric Oncologist-Solid Tumor Focus

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn.

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The Cancer and Blood Disorders Program at Children's Minnesota is seeking a full-time Pediatric Oncologist with a dedicated interest in solid tumor patients.

Our pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders program is currently composed of over 200 dedicated professionals including 22 physicians and 15 nurse practitioners as well as nurse case managers, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, dieticians, genetic counsellors, social workers, child life experts, interpreters, home care and hospice specialists.

Our program sees on average 35 new solid tumor patients per year. We have 2 full time solid tumor physicians. We have 1 dedicated solid tumor nurse practitioner, and 3 solid tumor nurse case managers. Interest in adolescent and young adult care as well as survivorship is welcomed.

The department at Children's of Minnesota provides care for children of all ages with all types of malignancies including brain tumors, solid tumors, and leukemia; and blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and anemia. As the largest provider of services for children with cancer and bleeding disorders in the region, the Cancer and Blood Disorders program focuses on providing well-coordinated knowledge-driven clinical care. We participate in national and international research and are leaders in research on supportive care and quality of life for children with cancer and bleeding disorders.

• Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, clinical research and clinical care.

• Responsibilities include primarily oncology care, although hematology coverage may be required for weekend call.

Children's Minnesota is a teaching hospital to medical students, residents and fellows from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic. Academic inquiry and research are highly valued, but not required. We have a strong clinical trial program with robust involvement in the Children's Oncology Group (COG) clinical trials.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Clinical competency and expertise in caring for hospitalized children.

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.

• Knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications.

• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Respect for patient's confidentiality.

• Compassionate and approachable.

• Responsible and trustworthy.

Physical Demands

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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.