Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Clinical – Hematology/Oncology

The Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in conjunction with the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Manning Family Children’s in New Orleans seeks a physician with expertise in Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation /Bone marrow transplantation (HSCT/BMT). The physician will help continue the growth of the robust cancer and blood disorders program. A commitment to academic medicine and scholarship is expected.

The prospective candidate will join our team of -10 pediatric hematologist-oncologists, 5 APPs, 2 oncology pharmacists, 3 social workers and dedicated child life specialists. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. We are actively involved in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Alliance Cancer Trials, and other cooperative networks. Manning Family Children’s is the only hospital in the Gulf South approved for gene therapy for sickle cell disease.  Candidates with interest in health equity, clinical innovation, and program building are highly encouraged to apply. Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana at the time of initial appointment. Academic appointment will be at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor, or Professor (non-tenure, clinical track) as determined by the candidate’s experience and scholarly achievements.

This role’s key responsibilities include providing expert clinical care in HSCT/BMT; providing occasional inpatient coverage for the pediatric hematology oncology service (24 hematology-oncology beds);  joining our outpatient stem cell transplantation clinics; participating in pediatric tumor boards and institutional clinical trial efforts; educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and pediatric hematology oncology fellows as part of LSUHSC’s academic mission; engaging in scholarly activity, including clinical or translational research in pediatric malignancies and/or blood diseases including sickle cell disease; supporting quality improvement initiatives and helping to expand access to stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies across the Gulf South region.

Manning Family Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding children’s hospital in Louisiana and serves as the primary pediatric teaching site for LSUHSC Pediatrics. Manning Family Children’s is a 263-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a comprehensive range of services for children from birth to 21 years, with more than 600 pediatric providers and 3,000 employees solely dedicated to the care of kids. With an unwavering commitment to child health, we have proudly served as the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital for 70 years – transforming countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955. The hospital is home to a growing array of pediatric subspecialists and houses state-of-the-art facilities.

Hospital leadership is committed to programmatic growth and excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. MD or equivalent
2. Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3. Board certified/board eligible (or equivalent) in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4. Licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana and credentialed with all required entities before start date.
5. Clinical focus in stem cell transplant, cell, or gene therapy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a one-year Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Fellowship

About Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC)

Manning Family Children's Two legacies of excellence. One brighter future for our kids. Children’s Hospital New Orleans is celebrating a new name and chapter as we proudly become Manning Family Children’s. With an unwavering commitment to child health, Children’s has proudly served as the Gulf South’s only, freestanding, comprehensive children’s hospital for 70 years – transforming and saving countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955. Our transformational new partnership with the Manning family – Olivia, Archie, Cooper, Peyton and Eli - will have a lasting impact on children and families not just in Louisiana, but far beyond, marking a pivotal new chapter in our 70-year legacy. With a long-term, transformational commitment, the Manning family will help amplify our vision to make Louisiana a national leader in child health. Throughout our history, we have been proud stewards of compassionate care for all children, delivering the highest level of pediatric care right here at home. What sets Children’s apart is our unwavering commitment to run toward the problems that impact our kids - not only within the four walls of our hospital and clinics, but also through o...ur longstanding community programs designed to serve our most vulnerable kids and families. Just last year, we proudly cared for 585,000 children – the most ever in our history – and regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We have laid the foundation for a healthier future for kids, with nationally leading programs including our Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Neonatology, Pulmonology, and Rehabilitation programs, Behavioral Health, Trauma and Grief, Gun Safety, ThriveKids, and more than 40 other pediatric specialties. And while we have accomplished so much together with the support of our community, we still have work to do and progress to make to move the needle on child health outcomes in our region. In 2025, in partnership with the Manning family – we are taking a significant leap forward, and our vision is bold. Together, we will move Louisiana from last in pediatric health outcomes to being a national leader in child health and wellbeing. Manning Family Children's is also proud to be the only pediatric facility in the state of Louisiana to incorporate two academic pediatric medical programs under one roof. Through partnerships with LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine, the vibrant academic medical community at Children’s provides unparalleled opportunities for educational enhancement, innovation, and improved access to high quality pediatric healthcare.

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