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Neuro-oncologist - Washington DC
Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/03/2024
Job Description - Neuro-oncologist (230001O0) Job Description Description 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. Qualifications Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)Completion of an accredited heme/onc fellowship (Required)Completion of a neuro-oncology fellowship (Preferred)
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 care.
- Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Publish in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
- Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
- Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.Commitment to Education
- Participate in CNMC's medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
- Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs.
- Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
- Provide timely feedback to trainees.
- Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
- Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively .Commitment to Quality & Compliance
- Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
- Adequately and promptly complete all clinical documentation as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies and/or the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures include complete clinical charge documentation.
- Identify problems related to patient services and make recommendations for improvement.
- Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care; Participate as a member of special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees.
- Review and prepare protocol for use by staff. Evaluate patient care according to adopted protocol and Quality Assurance program criteria. Participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and/or other errors as well as participate in efforts to prevent them.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Leader)
Deliver - Set and clearly communicate team goals and priorities in alignment with departmental goals and budgets
- Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals
- Provide the resources and guidance required for employees to perform effectively
- Develop procedures to ensure high safety and quality, and course-correct as needed
- Identify customers' needs and ensure service excellence in meeting those needs
Engage - Be the link between the department and the team in defining the strategies to meet team goals
- Provide prompt and clear feedback to staff and support their performance
- Ensure team adherence to organizational regulations
- Manage the working environment to promote productivity and motivation
- Represent the team in clearing obstacles to high performance
- Hire staff and develop their capabilities
- Monitor and promote strong employee engagement
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