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The Helen F Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute (HFGCCRI) at ChristianaCare located in Newark, Delaware has a full-time opportunity for a BC/BE fellowship trained Hematologist focusing on liquid cancers to join a busy, well-established practice of five Hematologists. The group has a specialization in patients diagnosed with blood disorders, thrombosis and blood cancers that include leukemia, Non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. The program is well rooted in the community with a strong referral base and anticipates continued growth in both clinical services and research working out of HFGCCRI. In addition to direct patient care, the hematologists are very integrated in the laboratory services at ChristianaCare with leadership positions overseeing sections such as hematology and transfusion medicine. Although not required, if candidates are interested, there is great growth opportunity in these areas.

Position Qualifications:

• BE/BC in Hematology
• Bone Marrow Transplant experience or training, preferred but not required

About The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute:

The HFGCCRI, a National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program, is part of ChristianaCare, one of the country's largest health care systems, with 52,339 admissions, 37,634 surgeries, and 195,998 emergency department visits. With more than 248,000 patient visits, The Graham Cancer Center is recognized as a national model for multidisciplinary cancer care and a top enroller in U.S. clinical research trials (29% accrual rate).

Annually there are 3,266 newly diagnosed cancer patients. Its Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research, Tissue Procurement Center, Gene Editing Institute and Statewide High-Risk Family Cancer Registry with eight full time genetic counselors, and collaborations with world- renowned scientists at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, are all opening new avenues to more quickly translate cancer science into cancer medicine! The 240,000 sq. foot outpatient cancer center has 12 multidisciplinary disease site centers allowing patients to see three disciplines of surgical, medical and radiation oncology, including subspecialists and support service teams in one visit.

About ChristianaCare:

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,300 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients.

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley:

• You have your choice or housing options in DE, PA, NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes.
• Connected by Amtrak and I95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation's best colleges and universities.
• Within 1-3 hours from four international airports.
• Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.
• Two hours from beautiful beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains.
• Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax.

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.