Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist – Solid Tumor
Company: Phoenix Children's
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow
Transplant at Phoenix Children’s seeks a full time, board-certified
or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist. The candidate
will be joining our vibrant and growing division as an attending
physician in the Solid Tumor Section. The candidate will be an
integral and interactive member of our division and solid tumor
section. Responsibilities include clinical care, teaching, and
participation in clinical research. While the clinical and academic
focus of physicians in this section is mostly on solid tumors, our
providers also see patients with liquid tumors and benign blood
disorders in the ambulatory and inpatient setting. Our physicians
oversee and staff pediatric residents and fellows in the inpatient
and outpatient settings and actively participate in clinical
instruction of medical students and other learners. Our staff
members are actively involved in clinical and laboratory research
and educational projects. Academic appointments are through the
University of Arizona-College of Medicine Phoenix, Mayo Clinic
Arizona, and Creighton University. The Center for Cancer and Blood
Disorders at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest pediatric
programs in the country, and sees on average over 400 new oncology
patients per year, about 50% of those being newly diagnosed with
solid tumors. We have active clinical and laboratory research
programs in oncology (solid tumors, leukemia/lymphoma,),
neuro-oncology, survivorship, hematological disorders, and an
active phase I/phase II investigational drug development program.
CCBD is an active member of COG, POETIC, TACL, Histiocyte Society
and NACHO, offering consortia trials, phase I and II
industry-sponsored studies and investigator-initiated trials. Our
ACGME approved fellowship program in pediatric hematology/oncology
is approved for 3 fellows/year. We also offer a one-year specialty
fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant. CCBD is a designated Center
of Excellence at Phoenix Children’s, with two satellite locations,
board-certified attending physicians, fellows, advanced practice
providers and many dedicated support staff including social
workers, nutritionists, child life specialists, psychologists,
mental health therapists, CRA’s and research nurses. Phoenix
Children’s is one of the largest free-standing pediatric hospitals
in the nation with 457 licensed beds. We are a comprehensive
tertiary and quaternary care center that also serves as a primary
pediatric teaching facility for medical students from the
University of Arizona, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and
Creighton University. Phoenix Children’s is an equal opportunity
employer offering competitive salary and benefits in a setting
supportive of individual and professional growth. The staff
physician shall provide patient care services and will support the
Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best
health care for children and their families. About Us: Phoenix
Children’s Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s top-ranked children’s
hospital and is considered a regional hub throughout the Southwest.
With 533 licensed beds and more than 1200 employed/affiliated
physicians, we’re on the cusp of becoming one of the largest
children’s health systems in the country. Phoenix is consistently
ranked among the best places to live in the United States, boasting
300 sunny days per year as well as convenient access to ocean and
mountain attractions. Become a member of the Phoenix Children’s
team and change lives for the better. You’ll see the impact of your
work on patients, families, and the community where you live and
practice. Position Duties - Patient Care Services 1) Provide
patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged,
including but not limited to: a) Provide direct patient care
services on an inpatient and outpatient basis b) Provide
subspecialty consultations and follow-up. c) Provide diagnostic and
therapeutic services/procedures d) Provide these services for
urgent/ emergent care as necessary 2) Strive to achieve the best
patient and family centered care 3) Support Hospital’s patient
satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets 4)
Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care
standards 5) Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or
latest experience based medicine - Divisional Responsibilities 1)
Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals
and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital) 2) Support the
medical education programs and activities of the Division,
including but not limited to: a) Provide direct supervision of
trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of
inpatient and outpatient services when applicable b) Conduct
teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees c)
Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied
health care professionals assigned to the division d) Participate
in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the
division 3) Support the research endeavors of the division
including the research initiatives by other members of the division
4) Support programmatic growth of division 5) Support satellite
efforts of division when appropriate - Professionalism 1) Treat
colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with
courtesy, dignity and respect 2) Promote safe, cooperative and
professional health care environment 3) Support Phoenix Children's
mission, vision and values, including family centered care,
excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and
accountability - Other activities 1) Physician shall support the
Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional
community and general public as requested by the Division Chief 2)
Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of
Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support
divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives. 3)
Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and
business communities and before the general public in a
professional manner 4) The following physical and mental skills are
essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the
foregoing duties and responsibilities: a) The ability to
communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
b) The ability to perform after hours or night call
responsibilities as needed c) The ability to work regularly
scheduled work hours To apply: Please submit your CV and cover
letter to: Raye Jean Becker Sr. Physician Talent Acquisition
Partner rbecker@phoenixchildrens.com | office: 602-933-1101 | cell:
319-290-2906
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