111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10093 Oncology
Pay Range
$150,000.00 - $450,000.00
The faculty physician, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, is primarily responsible for the care of patients with brain tumors in both the hospital and hospital associated clinics. The position will have research, educational and advocacy components as determined by the Chief of the Division of Oncology in concert with the Senior Vice President of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. At least 80% of the physician's effort will be restricted to neuro-oncology patient care, research, education and advocacy with the remainder reserved for protected academic pursuits.
The physician is to develop a focused research interest, either clinical or translational, in neuro-oncology and will collaborate with other members of the Brain Tumor Institute.
Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety , and/or infection control standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required)
Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Commitment to World Class Care
Provide clinical services for for neuro-oncology patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for for patients with brain tumors; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
Provide on-call services as determined by the Director of the Brain Tumor Institute.
Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives with a focus on pediatric brain tumors.
Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population-based pediatric health and well being especially in the pediatric brain tumor population.
Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
Commitment to Research
Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to relevant to pediatric brain tumor…