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Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Children’s is seeking a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to join the growing Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Mayo Clinic is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment center with 12 pediatric hematologist/oncologists, nine nurse practitioners, and eight specialty nurses. The Neuro-Oncology team currently includes one pediatric neuro-oncologist and one nurse practitioner who collaborate closely with experts in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and radiation oncology to provide world-class care to children with brain tumors. Patients also benefit from access to proton therapy, a comprehensive neuropsychological team, pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, and dedicated Child Life and Social Work services that support the cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial needs of children and families. (Click to see the September 2025 video about the expansion of Mayo's Proton Beam facility: https://youtu.be/E64A1WxCx0w )

Building on this strong foundation of multidisciplinary care, we also offer a robust Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program tailored to the unique medical, emotional, and social needs of this population. The program is further enhanced by a dedicated survivorship clinic, seamlessly integrated into our practice to provide convenient access to adult specialists and ensure continuity of care well beyond acute cancer treatment.

This role is dedicated to the care of children with central nervous system tumors within a highly collaborative outpatient practice. All physicians in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology share in the care of children with cancer, blood disorders, and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants within Mayo Clinic Hospital. In addition, the Neuro-Oncologist will play an active role in our educational mission by teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dedicated career development time is built into the position to support scholarly activity, professional growth, and leadership within the field.

Beyond clinical care, the ideal candidate will be an eager investigator who participates in clinical research and collaborates with ongoing discovery and translational studies across the institution. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, the Neuro-Oncologist will have the opportunity to engage regularly with both pediatric and adult cancer care teams, fostering collaboration that advances patient care and scientific knowledge. Our group is a full member of the Children’s Oncology Group and a COG-approved hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center. Academic rank in the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine will be granted commensurate with experience.

Mayo Clinic

With an 83,000-person workforce, Mayo Clinic cares for more than 1.4 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and 135 countries. Mayo Clinic is the largest not-for-profit, multidisciplinary academic medical center in the world with over 4,000 physicians and scientists in an integrated multi-campus system spanning the globe. The unified mission at Mayo Clinic is to provide the best patient care, backed by our expertise and supported by innovation in education, research and practice, to bring hope and healing in times of need. We embrace collegial relationships among campuses (Arizona, Florida and Minnesota) allowing for best practices and innovation to help solve the most serious complex medical challenges-one patient at a time.

Mayo Clinic is an excellent choice for any physician who is seeking a career with a premier medical center and a collaborative work environment focused on integrated patient care and innovation. At Mayo Clinic, we believe there is a better path to healing that humanizes the practice of health care and inspires hope in the people who need it most. You will be part of an amazing diverse team committed to solving the most serious and complex medical challenges – one patient at a time. Practicing at Mayo Clinic under the Mayo Clinic Model of Care (https://history.mayoclinic.org/toolkit/mayo-clinic-model-of-care/) provides a rewarding career that promotes excellence (https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/quality/rankings) in patient-centered care. You can thrive in an environment that supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available to you – including an integrated EHR and collaboration with top specialists – to give your patients the quality of care you want to achieve.

Mayo Clinic Children’s

At Mayo Clinic Children's (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center/overview) , more than 300 doctors with pediatric specialty expertise provide exceptional, integrated care in over 70 specialty programs and clinics to over 50,000 children and teenagers from all 50 states and more than 70 countries each year.

Our world-class pediatric experts inspire hope and are known for outstanding quality of care (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center/overview/quality-and-safety) and vast experience in treating children with all types of diseases and conditions, including complex and rare diseases. They use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment techniques and the latest technology. Physicians and scientists at the Children's Research Center (https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/childrens-research-center) at Mayo Clinic are at the forefront of research, including groundbreaking clinical trials that lead to innovative therapies and the best care models to improve healthcare for newborns, children and teenagers.

+ Global recognition. Mayo Clinic Children’s is named one of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals (https://rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-specialized-hospitals-2026) in Pediatrics 2026 by Newsweek. Mayo Clinic in Rochester is named No. 1 in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2026 (https://rankings.newsweek.com/worlds-best-smart-hospitals-2026) .

+ National excellence. Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked one of the Best Children’s Hospitals (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/pediatric-rankings) in the nation and one of only 20 hospitals to earn recognition in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026. This means that Mayo Clinic Children's provides excellent care for the sickest and most complex patients.

+ Top state and regional leadership. Mayo Clinic Children’s is ranked the No. 1 children’s hospital in Minnesota (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/mn/children) and the five-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026.

+ Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. The American College of Surgeons verifies that Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital (https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/campus-buildings-maps/mayo-eugenio-litta-childrens-hospital) has a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, providing the highest level of surgical care to children with serious injuries and significantly increasing the chances of survival.

+ Level 1 Children's Surgery Center. Mayo Clinic Children's is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, the highest verification awarded by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This recognizes the surgical excellence of our multispecialty teams — including surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, nurses and more — who meet or exceed ACS criteria for quality of care for newborns, babies, children and teenage surgical patients.

Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota (https://www.experiencerochestermn.com/) , a dynamic city just 75 minutes south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, offers an unparalleled blend of professional opportunity and high quality of life. With ongoing investment through the Destination Medical Center initiative, Rochester (https://college.mayo.edu/campus-and-community/minnesota/) continues to transform as a hub for healthcare, technology, and education, driven by visionary growth and innovation.

Rochester is distinguished by its culture of caring, scenic beauty, and relaxing pace, with abundant dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Residents enjoy over 100 parks, miles of trails, and year-round cultural events, all within a safe, welcoming community. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S., recognized for its safety, excellent schools, and affordable housing. With a strong arts presence and diverse culinary scene, Rochester is an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

_Bold. Forward. Unbound._

Bold. Forward. Unbound. is a six-year strategic initiative to the Rochester, MN campus that advances Mayo Clinic’s overarching mission to Cure, Connect, and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. This $5 billion transformation reimagines the downtown Rochester campus (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZoABCJUmoA) through a combination of innovative care concepts, digital technologies, and state-of-the-art facilities.

For physicians, this means practicing in a groundbreaking environment where inpatient, outpatient, and virtual care are seamlessly integrated - empowering you to deliver exceptional outcomes with the support of advanced tools, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture rooted in Mayo Clinic’s patient-first values. Joining Mayo Clinic during this pivotal moment offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of medicine while advancing your own academic and clinical career.

Qualifications

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology with outstanding clinical and teaching skills, and experience in clinical or translational research. Candidates must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the state of Minnesota. Minimum academic rank of Assistant Professor is preferred. Candidates with dedicated training in pediatric neuro-oncology are preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum starting salary for medical specialties may range from $202,000 to $663,037. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on specialty, experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Jennifer Schilbe

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.