Duke Pediatric Oncology Physician

Duke Health

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Duke Pediatric Oncology Physician in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will principally focus on providing neuro-oncology care to children on inpatient and outpatient settings and on launching and carrying out clinical and translational research trials focused on childhood brain tumor patients.

will have a primary appointment in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Hematology/Oncology, which embraces the missions of providing exceptional clinical care on inpatient and outpatient settings; facilitating growth and advancement across the spectrum from undergraduate students, graduate and medical students, clinical fellows, and junior faculty; and pursuing clinical, translational, and laboratory-based research focused on improving outcomes for children with cancer and classical blood disorders.

provide social work, child psychology, child-life, and care coordination expertise.

Benefits & Compensation

/benefits will be commensurate to experience.

To learn more, please follow the link to apply and upload your cv and letter of interest.

With a deep commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Duke University will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working, learning and care environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Pediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyCNS NeoplasmsClinical TrialsNeuro-oncologyInpatient CareOutpatient CareTranslational ResearchPediatric TransplantCell Therapy

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or MD/PhD, or equivalent degree(s), and be certified or eligible for certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Expertise in the diagnosis and management of children with CNS neoplasms and experience launching clinical trials are highly prioritized.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Duke Pediatric Oncology Physician at Duke Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Duke Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology, CNS Neoplasms, Clinical Trials, Neuro-oncology, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Translational Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Professional activities will principally focus on providing neuro-oncology care to children in inpatient and outpatient settings and on launching and carrying out clinical and translational research trials focused on childhood brain tumor patients. The role also involves facilitating the growth and ...

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