Neuro-Oncologist

The Inova Schar Cancer is seeking an outstanding physician to fill the position of Neuro-oncologist to add to our growing Neuro-Oncology program, which is the largest brain and spinal tumor program by volume in Northern Virginia and metropolitan DC area. This role will be full-time opportunity. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical, and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses, and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments.

Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Our state-of-the-art 340,000-square-foot cancer research and treatment institute combines a strong commitment to personalized and excellent patient care with the research and clinical strengths of a highly regarded academic medical center. Collaborating with regional clinical and scientific partners, including the University of Virginia, George Mason University, and the National Cancer Institute, the Institute advances clinical and translational research to improve the care for all cancer patients. The Inova Schar Cancer Institute strives to become a leading cancer center in the country in the coming decade.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Neuro-Oncologist Job Responsibilities:

• The ideal physician candidate will have expertise in the care of primary and metastatic brain and spinal cord malignancies and cancer neurology.
• The role is primarily clinical care, focused on outpatient care with some inpatient consults and oversight of inpatient chemotherapy, shared with the other neuro-oncologist.
• No general neurology call.
• There are opportunities to participate in clinical trials, clinical research projects, and teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students.
• The candidate must be board certified or board eligible in neuro-oncology through UCNS.
• The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with another neuro-oncologist, physician assistant, tumor and skull base neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologist, neuroradiologists, neuro-oncology social workers, clinical research coordinator, and neuro-oncology nurse navigators.
• The Neuro-oncologist will be a part of the Oncology service line and will also interact with resources available through the Inova Neurosciences service line.
• We value collaboration, collegiality, and a commitment to excellence all while serving a diverse population

Additional Requirements:

• Licensure - Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Experience - Successful completion of physician residency program
• Education - Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution