Location & Practice Overview

The position is based in the Division of Oncology at UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School. Clinical work takes place at Memorial Hermann Cancer Center inside the Texas Medical Center, a major academic and clinical hub in Houston.

Facility Memorial Hermann Cancer Center
Institution UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School
Division Division of Oncology
Care Setting Outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital service
Geographic Location Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas

Responsibilities

  • Deliver medical oncology care to patients with sarcoma and other solid tumors.
  • Develop and expand a sarcoma-focused clinical practice while continuing a general oncology panel.
  • Teach medical students, residents, and oncology fellows.
  • Participate in clinical research and academic scholarship.
  • Share inpatient and weekend coverage with oncology fellows and advanced practice providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must qualify for faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within McGovern Medical School.

Board Status
Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology
Licensure
Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical license
Academic Rank
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience
Clinical Background
Strong clinical training in medical oncology suitable for sarcoma and general solid-tumor practice

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is presented as an annual faculty salary range for this academic medical oncology role.

  • Annual compensation: $340,000–$400,000
  • Faculty appointment through UTHealth Houston

Schedule & Work Environment

Outpatient Clinic 2–3 clinic days per week
Academic Time One academic or administrative day each week
Inpatient & Weekend Shared coverage model
Support Oncology fellows and advanced practice providers

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The physician cares for adult patients with solid tumors, with particular attention to those diagnosed with sarcoma. Care occurs in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings within a tertiary cancer center.

Primary Patients Adults with sarcoma and other solid malignancies
Acuity Complex oncology cases requiring coordinated multidisciplinary input
Encounter Settings Outpatient clinic visits and inpatient hospital care
Environment Tertiary academic cancer center

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical activity centers on medical oncology management of sarcoma together with ongoing care of a wider range of solid tumors.

Sarcoma Medical Oncology Diagnosis, systemic treatment, and longitudinal management of sarcoma
Solid Tumor Oncology Broader medical oncology care across multiple solid-tumor types
Systemic Therapy Chemotherapy, targeted agents, and related oncology treatment modalities
Multidisciplinary Oncology Coordination with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, and supportive services

Role Highlights

This faculty role is structured to support both clinical program growth and an academic career path.

  • Opportunity to shape a sarcoma practice that begins at roughly 30–40 percent of clinical effort
  • Faculty appointment available at Assistant or Associate Professor rank
  • Protected academic or administrative time included in the weekly schedule
  • Combined clinical, teaching, and scholarly responsibilities within a single academic position

About UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School

UTHealth Houston is a public academic health science center. McGovern Medical School is its medical school. The Division of Oncology works in close collaboration with Memorial Hermann Health System, and clinical activity occurs within the Texas Medical Center.

Organization University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Medical School McGovern Medical School
Clinical Partner Memorial Hermann Health System
Campus Texas Medical Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the practice be limited to sarcoma or include general oncology?
Sarcoma is expected to represent approximately 30–40 percent of clinical effort at the start. The remaining clinical time supports a broad general medical oncology practice.
What faculty rank is offered?
Appointment is available at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level according to the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
How are inpatient and weekend responsibilities handled?
Coverage is shared and supported by oncology fellows and advanced practice providers.
Is there protected time outside of clinic?
Yes. The weekly structure includes one academic or administrative day in addition to outpatient clinic days.
Is research part of the expected role?
Clinical research and academic scholarship form part of the faculty responsibilities.
Where does the clinical work take place?
Clinical activity is based at Memorial Hermann Cancer Center within the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

What This Oncology Physician Position Offers

This faculty opportunity suits a medical oncologist who wants to develop a meaningful sarcoma practice without stepping away from general oncology. The initial 30–40 percent sarcoma focus creates space to build a defined clinical niche while continuing to care for patients across a broader range of solid tumors. The role pairs direct patient care with medical education and research, so teaching and scholarly work remain part of regular professional activity. Appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level supplies an academic career path inside McGovern Medical School, and the dedicated academic or administrative day provides scheduled time outside routine clinic sessions. For physicians weighing private-practice versus academic options, the position combines subspecialty development, general oncology care, teaching, and scholarly work within one structured faculty role.

Practice Development Grow a sarcoma-focused clinical practice while maintaining general oncology care
Academic Path Faculty appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor level
Professional Mix Clinical care combined with teaching and scholarly activity
Best Fit Medical oncologists seeking both subspecialty growth and a broader academic practice

Practicing Oncology in Houston, TX

Houston offers a distinctive professional setting for physicians in academic medicine because of the concentration of hospitals, medical schools, cancer programs, and research institutions across the Texas Medical Center. For an oncologist, clinical practice sits inside a large healthcare ecosystem rather than an isolated community setting. The region supports collaboration across specialties and provides access to an extensive academic and clinical network. Candidates considering relocation find a major U.S. metropolitan area that also contains a wide range of residential communities and professional pathways. The location may appeal to physicians who want their next role to combine substantial clinical volume with proximity to a large academic medical community.

Medical Hub Texas Medical Center concentrates academic and clinical healthcare resources
Professional Environment Network of hospitals, medical schools, specialists, and research programs
Career Setting Major metropolitan market with established academic medicine and cancer-care infrastructure
Location Advantage Opportunity to pursue an academic oncology career inside a nationally recognized medical center

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