Connecticut Children's·Hartford, Connecticut
The physician will provide comprehensive pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include diagnosing blood and immune system disorders and managing complex transplant-related complications.
The Hematology & Oncology Division is committed to providing comprehensive pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant (BMT) care, including stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies for patients with leukemia, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders, solid tumors such as neuroblastoma and relapsed Wilms tumor, bone marrow failure syndromes, relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma, sickle cell disease, and recipients of CAR-T cell therapy.
The physician will function as a BMT specialist and also will provide general hematology and oncology care for patients treated within the Division of Hematology and Oncology. The Physician will provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care across both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a broad spectrum of benign and malignant hematologic disorders, oncologic conditions, and transplant-related care. Responsibilities include the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow, immune, and vascular systems, as well as the development and oversight of individualized treatment plans.
The physician will participate in the care of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies, including pre-transplant evaluation, post-transplant follow-up, and management of transplant-related complications. Outpatient responsibilities include providing routine hematology and oncology care, survivorship and off-therapy evaluations, and longitudinal management of patients receiving specialized therapies. While chemotherapy administration in satellite clinics is limited, the physician will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary oncology team to ensure continuity of care.
Additional responsibilities include attending on the inpatient Hematology/Oncology service, providing care for patients admitted for hematologic, oncologic, and transplant-related conditions. The physician will also provide outpatient clinic coverage in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the pediatric hematology, oncology, and BMT program.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have at least one year of experience as a BMT Attending. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, along with a Connecticut state license and DEA, is required.
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