Cancer Center, Physician - Myeloid Malignancy and Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

Location: Penn

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :
The Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapy of the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Center seeks a highly skilled and compassionate physician with extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of myeloid malignancy, including expertise in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT). This position offers a leadership role in a growing and dynamic hematology program dedicated to clinical and translational research and exceptional patient care.

The successful candidate will be considered for the directorship of the HSCT program.

Position Summary:

The Physician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients with myeloid malignancy, including but not limited to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). This includes overseeing all aspects of patient care, from initial diagnosis and treatment planning to follow-up and supportive care. A significant component of the role involves participation in the alloHSCT program, encompassing pre-transplant evaluation, conditioning regimen selection, transplant procedures, post-transplant management, and the management of complications.

Duties:

Provide comprehensive medical care to patients with myeloid malignancy, including diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and ongoing management

Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, incorporating current best practices and clinical trial participation

Participate actively in the alloHSCT program, including patient selection, pre-transplant conditioning, transplant procedure, post-transplant management, and complication management

Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including clinical research personnel, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals

Participate in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Maintain accurate and complete medical records

Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Adhere to all health system and hospital policies and procedures

Participate in on-call responsibilities as assigned

Contribute to research activity within the department, potentially including investigator-initiated trials, cooperative group and industry sponsored clinical trials, laboratory investigation and publication of research findings

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of myeloid malignancy

Significant experience in all aspects of alloHSCTExcellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong commitment to patient care and education

Board-certified in Hematology Completion of an ACGME-approved Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with novel therapy for myeloid malignancy

Participation in clinical research

Leadership experience in a clinical or research settingAHN Proudly Offers:
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