Neuro Oncologist

The Hoag Family Cancer Institute (HFCI) is seeking a Neurological Oncologist to join our longstanding and nationally recognized Neuro-Oncology Program. The HFCI has two primary campuses in Newport Beach and Irvine, CA. This is a unique opportunity to join a clinically active and research-driven neuro-oncology program with a national reputation for excellence. The ideal candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and grow innovative strategies to ensure the delivery of excellent neuro-oncologic care. The ideal individual is a fellowship-trained neurologic oncologist who will thrive in building rewarding relationships with referring physicians while providing compassionate care, driving clinical excellence, and expanding our research portfolio by collaborating with industry colleagues and academic centers.

Hoag offers a unique multi-modality diagnostic and treatment program for patients suffering from indolent and malignant central nervous system neoplasms. The combined Institute provides a highly integrated and comprehensive care setting, with access to the latest clinical trials and translational research opportunities. Each specific type of tumor is addressed with a personalized and multidisciplinary approach to care. The ideal candidate will work with a cadre of specialists, which includes medical oncologists and hematologists. Along with primary CNS malignancies, the candidate will manage complex brain metastases, leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, and neurological complications of cancer therapy.

Experience, combined with advanced clinical trials and technology, including deep neurosurgical expertise utilizing the most advanced tools available. Many hospitals offer open craniotomy and stereotactic radiosurgery, our clinicians specialize not only in surgical brain tumor management, but Gamma Knife (GK), image-guided focused ultrasound (FUS), and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). The ideal candidate will work closely with our neurosurgery colleagues to leverage advanced drug delivery and develop novel early phase window-of-opportunity studies. This will be accomplished through a close working relationship with the clinical trial office, which will facilitate access to and management of phase1 through 3 clinical trials. These studies include adoptive cell therapy, vaccines, oncolytic viruses and other unique immunotherapeutic modalities. The ideal candidate will be expected to expand on the current portfolio o f studies at Hoag.

Details:

• Schedule: Fulltime
• Location: Newport Beach and Irvine, CA
• Team: Board-certified Medical-Neuro Oncologist, Medical Oncologists, Neurosurgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Nurse Navigator, Advanced Practice Provider, Social Worker, Palliative Care Specialists, Neuropsychologists, Psychiatrists, Subspecialty Neurologists, Medical Geneticists, Oncology Pharmacist
• EMR: Epic
• Research: Opportunity to design studies and enroll patients into clinical trials conducted at Hoag: industry and academic collaborations
• Treatments: Conventional chemotherapy, bio-marker-targeted therapy, immunotherapy, oncolytic virotherapy, adoptive cell therapy, tumor treating fields, LITT, GK and FUS

Qualifications:

• M.D or D.O. degree
• Fellowship training in Neuro- Oncology required
• UCNS-board certified in Neuro-Oncology or Medical Oncology required
• Must have or be eligible for California state medical licensure
• Must be well versed in the latest clinical research and standard of care for neurological oncology
• A passion for providing excellent clinical care
• Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital
• Visa sponsorships are not available currently at Hoag

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401K plan with employer match
• Malpractice Coverage and Tail Coverage provided
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Expense Reimbursement: DEA, Medical Staff, CME and Board Certification Fees
• Relocation Package Possible (For candidates outside of area only)

Contact

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

Steven/yi@hoag.org