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Ochsner Cancer Institute

28 April 2008

Director
Ochsner Health System in NEW ORLEANS is seeking a DIRECTOR for the OCHSNER CANCER INSTITUTE. Applicants should be board-certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology, or an Oncology related specialty, with previous administrative experience preferred. Active involvement in clinical or translational research is required.

This position will entail approximately 50% administrative responsibility and 50% clinical activity. Salary offered will be competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

We are the leading clinical oncology research site in our region of the Gulf South with exciting opportunities for expansion. We will break ground for additional facilities in the near future. Our new 100k sq. ft. Cancer Center will house a multidisciplinary cancer clinic, radiation oncology, infusion services, and the clinical research program. An active basic science research program is in place.

Our growing Department of Hematology and Oncology includes 11 physicians. The clinical research program includes a CCOP with cooperative group trial through ECOG, NSABP, NCCTG, and RTOG as well as institutional and pharmaceutical sponsored trials. We have an active Medical Oncology training program.

Ochsner (www.ochsner.org) is a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system dedicated to patient care, research, and education. The system includes 7 hospitals and 35 health centers throughout Southeast Louisiana. Ochsner employs over 600 physicians in 80 medical specialties and sub-specialties and conducts over 750 ongoing clinical research trials annually. We also enjoy the advantage of practicing in a favorable malpractice environment in Louisiana.

New Orleans amenities include: multiple medical schools and academic centers, professional sports teams, world-class dining and cultural interests, and world-renowned live entertainment and music.

Please e-mail CV to: profrecruiting@ochsner.org or call (800) 488-2240. Ref. # OCI14. EOE.