Department Chief of Gyn-Oncology - Saint Luke's Cancer Institute - Kansas City, MO

Job Opportunity: Gynecologic Oncologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a board-certified gynecologic oncologist with a minimum of five years of clinical experience to take the helm of our Gynecologic Oncology Program. The ideal candidate will be a visionary physician with a proven track record in leadership, complemented by formal training in this area.

Position Overview

• We are seeking a mid-career physician to lead and enhance our Gynecologic Oncology service line.
• The selected physician will manage a collaborative team that includes three additional gynecologic oncologists, supported by advanced practice providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, a nurse navigator, and two residents from UMKC's OB/GYN program.
• This leadership position will oversee patient care across ten hospital and medical campuses, covering both inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include advanced gynecologic and oncologic surgeries—such as minimally invasive and robotic techniques—chemotherapy, radiation therapy, survivorship support, palliative care, and facilitating access to clinical trials and research initiatives.
• The successful candidate will benefit from our organization’s commitment to the growth and success of the Gynecologic Oncology program.
• Our Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and is recognized for its dedication to delivering comprehensive, high-quality oncology care.
• As the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Medical School, there is an opportunity for an academic appointment based on experience.
• We offer a highly competitive employment package that includes a guaranteed salary along with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, a tax-deferred retirement plan with employer matching, paid time off, and an annual CME allowance.

About Our Organization

We serve as part of a larger health system, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States. With ten hospitals and numerous health service organizations, we provide top-tier, compassionate healthcare across urban, suburban, and rural communities in 65 specialty areas throughout 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. Our facility is nationally recognized for excellence in healthcare and is committed to advancing medical research and education.

About Our Cancer Institute

The Cancer Institute, a division of our hospital, offers comprehensive screening, multidisciplinary care, personalized treatment options, and survivorship support. Our team includes specialists in medical oncology, hematology, surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and radiation oncology, covering all cancer types, including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, liver, brain, gynecologic, hematologic malignancies, melanoma, and urologic cancers.

We lead in innovation with the region's only precision oncology program for advanced cancers, staffed by experts in genomic sequencing and computational biology. Our facility was the first in the U.S. dedicated solely to comprehensive care for Stage 4 breast cancer and pioneered the introduction of 3D mammography in the area, boasting the largest network of such centers. Our robust research program includes GOG, industry, and investigator-initiated clinical trials, and we provide multidisciplinary clinics where patients can meet with a team of specialists in a single appointment. Our supportive oncology and rehabilitative services program assists patients in overcoming the physical and emotional challenges that often accompany diagnosis and treatment.

About Kansas City

We are proud to be located in Kansas City, which serves over 2.1 million residents across 240 neighborhoods in both Kansas and Missouri. Recognized by USA Today as a top area for affordability, quality education, and low traffic, the greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant community known for its flourishing arts scene, championship sports teams, natural beauty, and outstanding quality of life.