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Division Chief Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

Jacksonville, FL, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Division Of Hematology / Oncology at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville is seeking a highly collaborative clinician to serve as Division Chief. The successful candidate will be a recognized academic leader with a record of leadership, and accomplishments in the areas of clinical expertise, research scholarship and research productivity.   Successful candidate will hold an MD/DO or MD/PhD degree, be board certified in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology, eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license, and have academic credentials which merit appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level at Mayo Clinic – Jacksonville School of Medicine.

The Division Chief is a Physician leader of Nemours Children’s Health who provides vision, oversight and guidance to the team.  They work collaboratively with other leaders at Nemours and our local partner Wolfson Children’s Hospital, and the University of Florida.   

The Division Chief is responsible for contributing to an environment which enhances the job satisfaction of Division members to achieve a highly motivated physician and allied professional group.  The Chief should be active in supporting an institutionally funded and maintained mentoring program and career advancement for all faculty, administrative, and nursing staff.  

Responsibilities include:

• Help optimize Division clinical services and carry an appropriate clinical load within the Division.
• Support the Nemours missions of Research and Scholarly Activity.
• Foster the attainment of external funding in coordination with Nemours Research Strategy.
• Support clinical training and education for medical students, residents and fellows.  
• Create a culture in which participation in clinical research is recognized as the best standard of care for improving the outcomes of all our patients.
• Supports our faculty to participate in clinical trial development.
• Recruit and retain well trained and qualified professional staff to the Division.
• Fiscal Stewardship and Operational Management.

For confidential consideration, please provide your full CV and cover letter to:

Eric Sandler M.D., Chair of Pediatrics 

Professor of Pediatrics, Mayo School of Medicine

eric.sandler@nemours.org

ABOUT US

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment.  All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.

ABOUT THE TEAM

At Nemours, our physicians work together — across specialties, clinics, and hospitals — to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.

As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children.  We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.