Job Description
TheJim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai is seeking surgical oncology applicants to lead our expanding Surgical Oncology Division at our Huntington Hospital site in Pasadena, CA.
Huntington Hospital has been servicing the San Gabriel Valley community since 1892, making it one of the oldest and most established healthcare institutions in the region. With 544 beds, Huntington Hospital is also one of the largest hospitals in the area. Recognized by US News & World Report for a wide range of specialized services, Huntington Hospital is a leader in patient care. As part of the Cedars-Sinai Health System, Huntington Hospital shares in the mission to strive for the highest standards of clinical care and improving healthcare delivery through technology and innovation.
The Cancer Program and Huntington Hospital has been continuously accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer since 1977 and treats approximately 2000 newly diagnosed cancer patients annually. Since affiliating with Cedars-Sinai Cancer, the program continues to expand with the addition of numerous faculty, opening of clinical trials, and the recent groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art Kohl Medical Pavilion, future home of the Huntington Cancer Center, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Cancer.
The ideal candidate will possess an excellent background in surgical oncology, demonstrate effective leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in patient care and surgical education. The Division currently consists of fourteen faculty who have expertise in all areas of surgical oncology. Faculty provide expert clinical care, train general surgery residents, as well as fellows in a Society of Surgical Oncology-approved breast surgical oncology fellowship and an ACGME-approved complex general surgical oncology fellowship.
At Cedars-Sinai Cancer, we offer state-of-the-art treatments, experimental therapies, next-generation research, and cutting-edge clinical trials for over sixty types of cancer at more than ten locations throughout Greater Los Angeles. There are over 200 clinical trials available to patients at any given time.
Cedars-Sinai treats cancer patients with a multi-disciplinary approach. Our rapidly expanding, vertically integrated health system is a central destination for the integration of revolutionary advances into daily clinical practice. The Cedars healthcare system saw over 7,600 new cancer cases, creating customized, coordinated care plans that fit each patient’s unique needs. The Cedars-Sinai Cancer faculty published over 250 publications, 23% in high impact journals, and has over $35 million in grant funding.
Patients turn to us because they know our progress is their progress, and our strides forward are their success.
Cedars-Sinai is a premier academic nonprofit health system in the heart of the vibrantly diverse city of Los Angeles, with a rapidly expanding global presence.
Cedars-Sinai physicians and scientists are leaders in basic and clinical research, bringing advancements in medicine directly from the laboratory to the bedside. Opportunities for surgeons to collaborate with productive full-time researchers present a unique opportunity for the academically motivated surgeon. We are committed to expanding and strengthening our regional, national, and international reputation for delivering high value services at all sites of care. This mission has been furthered by the establishment of Cedars-Sinai Health System (CSHS), an expansive regional healthcare system. The system includes three of the finest hospitals in Southern California beyond the flagship Cedars-Sinai Medical Center totaling more than 2,300 beds with revenues exceeding $7 billion annually.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer a comprehensive faculty benefits package. Pay Range: $552,000 - $700,000 total cash compensation.
Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter and CV addressed to: Dr. Cristina Ferrone, Chair, Jim and Eleanor Randall Department of Surgery
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (or equivalent) and specialty training or experience in surgical oncology.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Huntington Hospital Medical Staff Membership and CSMC Medical Staff Membership.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted California license as Physician and Surgeon.
- Eligible for recommendation to the appropriate academic rank to the Medical Center’s professoriate series.
- A track record of excellence in teaching, patient care, leadership, and administration.
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Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
