What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Physician Investigator position at Highlands Oncology Group?
Come join our world class team and help us bring cancer treatment HOME!
At Highlands Oncology Group we know that every single job is important. It takes each one of us, clinical and non-clinical, to provide exceptional and compassionate care to our amazing patients.
Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Our founding physicians knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown with the region from a single location 26 years ago, to 6 locations in Northwest and Northcentral Arkansas today employing more than 700 diverse team members. We have a caring multidisciplinary team focused on treating patients as family.
Highlands Oncology research department has provided clinical trials to our community for over 30 years, including many first-in-human cancer treatments. Our department is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to many clinical trial opportunities. We have worked with the pharmaceutical industry to develop many treatments that are standard practice today.
The research physician investigator is responsible for diagnosing and treating cancers and blood disorders while integrating cutting-edge research into clinical practice. Key responsibilities include oversight of clinical trials, consulting with referring physicians, and developing individualized treatment plans based on the stage and prognosis of the disease. The physician investigator actively monitors patient progress throughout their participation on a clinical trial which includes testing, evaluation, and treatment. Additionally, this role includes oversight of research staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in regular meetings with clinic physician owners and management to address research involvement in the practice goals. A commitment to continuing medical education and professional development is required.
Opportunities for conducting clinical trials and advancing research are integral to improving patient outcomes. The investigator will continue Highlands’ mission of advancing medical science and providing phase I first-in-human cancer care to the community by ensuring rigorous protocol adherence, fostering innovative research collaborations, and translating scientific discoveries into effective outcomes for patients.
