Opportunity Highlights
Our neuro-oncology program sees on average 50 new patients per year. We have one established pediatric neuro-oncologist as well as specialty nurse, social worker and nurse practitioner support. The neuro-oncology team has strong collaboration with pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neurology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, and neuroradiology. The Arkansas Proton Center began treating patients in late 2023. It is the first proton therapy center in the state and one of only 41 nationwide. We are members of the Children’s Oncology Group and have collaborations through our innovative cancer therapeutics program with early-phase clinical trials open through POETIC, BCC, and industry partners.
Required Qualifications and Duties
This is an academic-clinical position with day-to-day responsibilities in the operation of a busy clinical service. Although the focus of practice will be pediatric neuro-oncology, responsibilities will also include some general oncology and hematology care when on service or covering call, as well as other potential outpatient responsibilities based on the applicant’s interests. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work with opportunities in education, research and administration.
The successful applicant would join the active and growing Section of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, which is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, within the Department of Pediatrics at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Qualified candidates must be board-eligible/board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.
Practice Is Based at Arkansas Children’s Hospital
The Arkansas Children’s system includes two hospitals, a statewide care network of clinics and outreach programs, a research institute and a foundation. Arkansas Children’s is the only pediatric health system in the state of Arkansas, providing coverage to the state’s children from birth to age 21. The hospital staff consists of more than 500 faculty, 200 residents and 4,400 support staff.
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