Staff Specialist

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM VetMed - Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Cherie Marie Pucheu-Haston ( Work Location: Veterinary Medicine Building Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: The staff medical oncologist at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Louisiana State University is designed to act as a regularly scheduled staff medical oncologist that will participate in receipt and management of clinical patients presented to the VTH Small Animal Oncology service. The clinician will participate in daily clinical teaching activities in an integrated Oncology service consisting of oncology house officers (interns, residents) and 4th year clinical students. Out of hours duties including backup consulting and after hours patient care may be required. This is a professional part-time or full- time staff position of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. 85% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, perform procedures, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to their Specialty Service. 15% Supervising and assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with examinations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments and client and referring DVM communications and other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: DVM or equivalent Specific experience: Must have successfully completed a residency training program accredited by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in medical oncology & must be eligible for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Preferred Qualifications: Degree: DVM Specific experience: Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Diplomate in the America College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Special or Physical Qualifications: Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in time of emergency and/or closure per PS-18 Able to answer phone calls after hours from house officers, students, nurses for questions regarding patient care and other service needs. May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical Requirements-Required to be cable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, vision near sight, vision far sight, able to reach below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, squatting, and/or twisting. Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04. Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with match, paid CE, license fees and membership dues, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, Annual leave accrued up to 14 days per year, Paid sick leave accrued up to 12 days per year, wellness and mentorship programs, and more. To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below: LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube LSU Vet Med website Baton Rouge visitor information More information regarding retirement and other employee benefits available to you can be found on the LSU Office of Human Resource Management's website . We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide your cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Posting Date: February 7, 2024 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): Y LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management . HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.