Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Clinical – Hematology/Oncology

The Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in conjunction with the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Manning Family Children’s in New Orleans seeks a physician with expertise in Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation /Bone marrow transplantation (HSCT/BMT). The physician will help continue the growth of the robust cancer and blood disorders program. A commitment to academic medicine and scholarship is expected.

The successful candidate will join our team of -10 pediatric hematologist-oncologists, 5 APPs, 2 oncology pharmacists, 2 social workers and dedicated child life specialists. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. We are actively involved in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Alliance Cancer Trials, and other cooperative networks. Manning Family Children’s is the only hospital in the Gulf South approved for gene therapy for sickle cell disease.  Candidates with interest in health equity, clinical innovation, and program building are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana at the time of initial appointment. Academic appointment will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) as determined by the candidate’s experience and scholarly achievements.

This role’s key responsibilities include providing expert clinical care in HSCT/BMT; providing occasional inpatient coverage for the pediatric hematology oncology service (24 hematology-oncology beds);  joining our outpatient stem cell transplantation clinics; participating in pediatric tumor boards and institutional clinical trial efforts; educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and pediatric hematology oncology fellows as part of LSUHSC’s academic mission; engaging in scholarly activity, including clinical or translational research in pediatric malignancies and/or blood diseases including sickle cell disease; supporting quality improvement initiatives and helping to expand access to stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies across the Gulf South region.

About New Orleans:

New Orleans, affectionately called “NOLA” by the locals, is a wonderful city in which to live and not just visit.  Old neighborhoods reflect the city's French, Spanish, and 19^th century immigrant roots.  In addition to quirky jazz, blues, and funk music clubs, there is the much-loved musician-governed Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.  Locals and tourists alike flock to watch the ornately decorated Mardi Gras parades role under the oak trees on St. Charles Avenue and to listen to some of the hundreds of performances at Jazz Fest, two of the most well-known local events

The city is recognized as one of the top food destinations in the world.  There are more than one thousand restaurants in the city, some exciting new-on-the-scene, and others with famously long pasts (Antoine’s established 1840, Tujague’s established 1856). Sports fans will become passionate supporters of the NFL Saints and the NBA Pelicans. Spending a Saturday afternoon at the uptown campus watching the Tulane University Green Wave play ball is also a favorite pastime of many New Orleanians.

New Orleans is home to numerous museums including the National World War II Museum, the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, and the Smithsonian-affiliated Ogden Museum of Southern Art.  For those interested in shopping, the French Quarter, the Bywater, and Magazine Street offer unique antique shops, boutiques, and galleries. Royal Street and Julia Street alone are home to some of the most eccentric art galleries in the country.  

Families have raised generations of children in the city regularly visiting the large and historic City Park (home to the City Bark Dog Park, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, and the finish lines for the 10K Crescent City Classic and the New Orleans Rock n’ Roll Marathon) as well as the many small neighborhood playgrounds.  Passionate gardeners turn to Harold’s, Banting’s, and Perino’s for advice.  Outdoor family recreation from bike rides on the levees of the Mississippi, to catching blue crabs in Lake Pontchartrain, to trips to the Audubon Zoo to stand atop Monkey Hill, fabled as the tallest point in New Orleans, are all quintessential parts of growing up in the city and a reminder to parents that there so much to enjoy outside of the walls of the hospital.

Application Instructions:

Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Andrea Jones, Physician Recruitment Office at: Andrea.Jones@lcmchealth.org

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MD or equivalent
2. Board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3. Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before the start date.
4. Clinical focus in stem cell transplant, cell, or gene therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Completion of a one-year Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Fellowship

About Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC)

Manning Family Children's Two legacies of excellence. One brighter future for our kids. Children’s Hospital New Orleans is celebrating a new name and chapter as we proudly become Manning Family Children’s. With an unwavering commitment to child health, Children’s has proudly served as the Gulf South’s only, freestanding, comprehensive children’s hospital for 70 years – transforming and saving countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955. Our transformational new partnership with the Manning family – Olivia, Archie, Cooper, Peyton and Eli - will have a lasting impact on children and families not just in Louisiana, but far beyond, marking a pivotal new chapter in our 70-year legacy. With a long-term, transformational commitment, the Manning family will help amplify our vision to make Louisiana a national leader in child health. Throughout our history, we have been proud stewards of compassionate care for all children, delivering the highest level of pediatric care right here at home. What sets Children’s apart is our unwavering commitment to run toward the problems that impact our kids - not only within the four walls of our hospital and clinics, but also through o...ur longstanding community programs designed to serve our most vulnerable kids and families. Just last year, we proudly cared for 585,000 children – the most ever in our history – and regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We have laid the foundation for a healthier future for kids, with nationally leading programs including our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Neonatology, Pulmonology, and Rehabilitation programs, Behavioral Health, Trauma and Grief, Gun Safety, ThriveKids, and more than 40 other pediatric specialties. And while we have accomplished so much together with the support of our community, we still have work to do and progress to make to move the needle on child health outcomes in our region. In 2025, in partnership with the Manning family – we are taking a significant leap forward, and our vision is bold. Together, we will move Louisiana from last in pediatric health outcomes to being a national leader in child health and wellbeing. Manning Family Children's is also proud to be the only pediatric facility in the state of Louisiana to incorporate two academic pediatric medical programs under one roof. Through partnerships with LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine, the vibrant academic medical community at Children’s provides unparalleled opportunities for educational enhancement, innovation, and improved access to high quality pediatric healthcare.

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