The Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting for a faculty position in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. The candidate must be currently licensed or eligible for licensing as a physician in Texas. The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

The Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division's inpatient unit is housed in the beautiful new University Women's and Children's Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility and a part of University Health. The outpatient unit is located in the adjacent University Hospital Horizon Tower. The candidate will join our group of nine other pediatric hematologist-oncologists, two child psychologists, two advanced practice nurses, and currently three fellows in pediatric hematology-oncology. The clinical practice provides care for children with a wide range of cancer diagnoses as well as hematologic disorders including hemoglobinopathies, thromboses, hemophilia and bleeding disorders. We are the home of the South Texas Hemophilia Treatment Center. We also have an active program in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology and active programs in cancer survivorship and cancer predisposition.

Opportunities for scholarly activities are available and encouraged. Our group is active in the Children's Oncology Group, and is the lead institution for an active NCI funded Texas Pediatric Minority Community Oncology Research Program. We are also affiliated with the UT Health Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute and the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center.

Other Expectations

• Able to independently see new and established patients with hematologic and oncologic disorders and provide high level of care.

• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

• Provide oversight and teaching to pediatric residents in inpatient setting.

• Provide oversight and teaching to medical students on inpatient unit and in outpatient clinic.

• Perform procedures including bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, and intrathecal administration of chemotherapy.

• Participate in the 24/7 on-call schedule with other physicians in hematology-oncology.

• Participate in weekly tumor boards and multidisciplinary meetings.

UT Health San Antonio is the only San Antonio-based name on the nationwide list of the top 100 highest-rated employers for company culture from Comparably, an employer recruitment, culture, and branding site. UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan.

Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty   to apply.   Enter keyword = 24001078

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

For more information contact Gail Tomlinson MD,PhD, Professor and Division Chief: tomlinsong@uthscsa.edu.

M.D. or D.O. degree

Certified or eligible for certification in pediatric hematology-oncology.

License to practice medicine in Texas will be required.

About UT Health San Antonio

UT Health San Antonio is the largest academic medical center in South Texas and is one of the fastest growing academic institutions in the U.S. The Division of Pediatric Hematology within the Long School of Medicine is affiliated with the new Women's and Childrens Hospital, a part of the Bexar County University Health. We are also affiliated with the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center, and the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, a unique venue for the conduction of research in pediatric cancer.

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