Job Description

Inova Children’s and Inova Schar Cancer Institute are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Chief of Pediatric Neuro-oncology to join our Inova Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Inova Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders is home to a comprehensive neuro-oncology program, including complex neuro-imaging , brain and spinal surgery, pediatric palliative care, radiation oncology and proton beam. Our collaborative model includes dedicated nurse navigators, child life specialists, art and music therapy, social workers, and therapists as well as the support and integration of the Inova Life with Cancer program.

Your Role Includes

• Deliver coordinated, multispecialty care to patients with brain tumors and other neurologic oncologic conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric oncology care with a team that includes pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-radiology , clinical research, genetic counseling, pediatric palliative care, nutrition, and psychosocial support.
• Participate in the inpatient care team
• Provide clinical teaching and in-service education to medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in pediatric oncology clinical research projects and studies, including translational efforts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary pediatric neuro-oncology care with a team that includes pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-radiology , clinical research, genetic counseling, pediatric palliative care, nutrition, and psychosocial support.
• Inova Chlildren’s Cancer and Blood Disorders includes 9 experienced Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physicians and 9 advanced practice providers who diagnose, manage, and treat all forms of childhood cancers, blood disorders, and bone marrow failure syndromes. Children have access to clinical trials through Children’s Oncology Group as well as other multicenter, Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials.

About Inova Children’s

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families. 

• Level 1 Trauma Care 
• 108-Bed Level IV NICU
• Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit 
• Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit 
• Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit 
• Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU 
• Pediatric Emergency Department 
• Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab 

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness. 
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Chief, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Position Details

• Board Certified /Board Eligible in Pediatric and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology with additional training or clinical expertise in neuro-oncology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification: Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• Experience: successful completion of pediatric residency program and successful completion of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship.
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.