Open Rank – Clinical Faculty Appointment, Neuro-Oncology (Primary Brain Tumors)

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Department Overview

The Department of Neuro-Oncology is an internationally reputed leader in patient care and research in Neuro‑Oncology. Our physicians provide primary inpatient and outpatient care for patients with primary and secondary neural neoplasms and for those with neurological complications of cancer. We lead programs in the area of clinical trials and translational research and actively participate in the educational mission of the institution.

Position Overview and General Duties

This position provides clinical expertise in the assessment and management of patients with primary or metastatic nervous system cancers, neurological complications of cancer, and treatment-related neurotoxicities. The faculty member will develop and maintain a neuro-oncology practice for patients referred to MD Anderson Cancer Center, providing clinical services in the outpatient clinic, inpatient neuro-oncology service, and inpatient consultative neurology service. Clinical responsibilities will be consistent with the faculty member's level of training and experience and will include rotating on-call coverage.

Additional responsibilities include:
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Review and approve charge documentation, ensuring appropriate ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Communicate with referring physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Coordinate appropriate consultations with other specialists to support patient care.
• Stay current with advances in neuro-oncology through continuing medical education and participation in specialty conferences.
• Engage in academic activities, including clinical research focused on nervous system neoplasms, treatment complications, and quality of life.
• Participate in the supervision and teaching of neuro-oncology fellows, neurology residents, and medical students in the specialty of neurology/neuro-oncology.
• This Clinical Faculty Appointment is within the Section of Brain Tumors and reports to the Chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology, who reports to the Head of the Division of Cancer Medicine.

Qualifications
• Doctorate-level degree in a field appropriate to the faculty role and department mission.
• Fellowship training in neuro-oncology is required.
• Expertise and experience in other academic subspecialties of neuro-oncology are desired but not required.
• Must meet the criteria for full medical licensure in the state of Texas.
• Board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required (or must be obtained within the department's established timeline), unless exempted.

Experience
• At least 2 years of experience as an Instructor or 3 years post-degree with any combination of time as a clinician, clinical scientist, or Graduate Medical Education (GME) trainee.

Faculty Benefits

UT MD Anderson offers a comprehensive and competitive faculty benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement programs, professional liability insurance, relocation assistance, educational and professional development opportunities, faculty recognition programs, and resources designed to support long-term academic and professional success.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

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