Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist Opportunities

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is the academic partner of OU Health, the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence.

The Jimmy Everest Section of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, seeks an outstanding Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist to join a nationally recognized program and the state’s only NCI-designated cancer center.  The candidate will join an outstanding faculty, pediatric psychologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and abundant support staff, specially trained to care for children and teens with oncologic and hematologic disorders.

Position Highlights

• In line with growth at the Jimmy Everest Section of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, we are actively recruiting two pediatric hematologist/oncologists.
• The candidate will join an established growing section, with a unique opportunity to tailor the position to their area of interest. Priority programs include sarcomas, histiocytosis, and benign hematologic disorders.
• The candidate will care for a diverse patient population and enjoy collaborative opportunities with a pediatrics department of over 200 faculty and pediatric subspecialists.
• The candidate will participate in educating medical student, resident, and fellow trainees at the premier institution for medical care, education, and research across the state and region.
• The candidate will participate in clinical research programs committed to scientific excellence and innovation, shaping the future of research and augmenting quality improvement initiatives.

  Qualifications

  • Accredited ACGME pediatric residency and pediatric hematology-oncology fellowship graduate.
  • Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
  • Licensed or eligible to acquire medical license in the State of Oklahoma and meet criteria for credentialing and privileges.

  Benefits Highlights

  Our compensation and benefits program goes beyond traditional packages, delivering rewards to create peace of mind for you and your family.

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans
  • Competitive compensation with possible sign-on bonus and training stipend, further amplified by an exceptionally low cost of living
  • 200+ hours PTO
  • Relocation benefit
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing Medical Education reimbursement
  • Education and development opportunities

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  Application Process:

  Candidates should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter to Osman Khan, MD, MS Osman-khan@ouhsc.edu

  About Our Section

  The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Section provides direct patient care and consultation services for cancer and hematology patients, educates trainees, physicians and the community, and conducts clinical and basic science research. Our growing group currently has 11 faculty and 12 APP providers.

  Our comprehensive care program includes access to state-of-the-art medical diagnostic and treatment facilities that are patient- and family-friendly.  This includes a 17,000 square foot outpatient center adjacent to our 24-bed inpatient unit. Our program is active in COG and participates in several other consortia clinical trials.

  Multidisciplinary clinics for brain tumors, neurocutaneous syndromes, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, thromboses, vascular disorders and cancer survivorship provide comprehensive care to patients, including education, screening, and counseling for patients and families. Our bone marrow transplant team has the only FACT-accredited pediatric transplant program in OK.

  We are actively involved in basic science and clinical research including cooperative group, industry, and investigator-initiated trials, supported by a 9-person clinical trials office.

  Who We Are

  The Department of Pediatrics comprises 16 sections with >200 faculty, passionate about their mission.  Approachable and dedicated departmental leadership and a supportive workplace culture both foster the ability to make meaningful contributions.

  Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center is the only tertiary and quaternary children's health care facility in the state. The OUHSC campus and its seven colleges are the state’s principal education and research facilities for physicians, nurses, biomedical scientists, pharmacists, public health administrators, and a wide range of allied health professionals. We are part of the Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center. 

  Community

  Oklahoma City offers a high quality of life plus a very low cost of living. OKC has excellent education systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, and nationally-recognized museums. Ranked as one of the top 20 fastest growing metropolitan areas in the US, Oklahoma City continues to maintain its amiable environment, earning the nickname “The Big Friendly”. 

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  Our Mission and Vision

  Our mission is leading healthcare – in patient care, education and research.  Through our combined efforts, we strive to improve the lives of all people.

  OU Health is an integrated academic health system, recognized as the first and best choice for comprehensive care for all Oklahomans and the surrounding region, committed to providing advanced, innovative, coordinated, high-value, patient-centered care. 

  The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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