Job Description
Discover the limitless beauty of the Sunshine State! Join Lakeland Regional Health’s expert team as a Hematology Medical Oncologist-Research Physician and contribute to our tradition of providing patient-centered, care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! At Lakeland Regional Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, inspiration, and respect.
Highlights include: - Weekly Tumor Board meetings
- 30% of Physicians time will be dedicated to research
- GME involvement
- Teaching opportunities
- Limited Call Responsibilities
- Guaranteed Base Salary + Opportunities for Production Incentives
- Research/Clinical Trial Program available
- Oncology Program accredited by the Commission of Cancer for nearly 30 years
- Large employed physician group of over 350+ providers in over 30 specialties
- Faculty Based Position
- No State Income Tax
LRH offers comprehensive benefits including 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
Essential Qualifications and Experience - Proven experience as a Principal Investigator (PI) on at least 5 industry-focused drug trials in medical oncology.
- Demonstrated history of publishing in peer-reviewed journals, with a focus on oncology research.
- Experience in securing and managing industry-funded research projects.
- Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines for clinical trials (e.g., FDA, ICH-GCP).
- Experience in mentoring junior researchers and medical staff.
- Experience in designing and implementing strategies for patient recruitment and retention in clinical trials.
- History of successful collaboration with other researchers, institutions, and industry partners.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience - Strong background in designing, implementing, and overseeing clinical trials.
- Demonstrated success in writing and securing grants from industry and government sources.
- Strong skills in data analysis, biostatistics, and interpretation of research results.
- History of presenting research findings at conferences and meetings.
- Ability to adapt to new research methodologies and technologies.
- Innovative thinking to develop new research questions and approaches.
- Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider’s "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor or have a blast at any one of Florida’s world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.
ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in over 30 specialties. LRH is a 892 bed academic state of the art teaching facility. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names including Aetna, Forbes and the Florida Hospital Association. Our 892-bed main campus operates a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation’s busiest single site Emergency Department. We continue to grow as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.
LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children’s Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do. Qualifications: Must be board certified/board eligible through ABMS or AOA. Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one.
Live Where You Vacation! Please send your CV to physicianswork@myLRH.org to learn more about this opportunity!
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