Faculty Position: Assistant Attending Physician, Head and Neck Oncology Service - Department of[...]

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Clinical Investigator at the Assistant Attending level or higher for the Head and Neck Oncology Service. This role involves clinical care, research, and teaching, focusing on head and neck cancer. Candidates should possess excellent clinical and interpersonal skills and be motivated and collaborative. The position is hybrid, involving service at the Manhattan location and regional sites.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology.
• Eligible for New York and/or New Jersey State License.

Responsibilities

• Focus on clinical care, research, innovation, and teaching related to head and neck cancer.
• Manage a variety of malignant diseases, including upper aerodigestive tract malignancies.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

MD

DO

Job description

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, and expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by research at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate on innovative translational and clinical research that advances understanding of cancer and improves prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. MSK is committed to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who pursue our mission worldwide.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Head and Neck Oncology Service in the Department of Medicine seeks a Clinical Investigator at the Assistant Attending level or higher to join our team.

The Department of Medicine (DoM) is MSK's largest clinical department, comprising experts in solid tumor oncology, hematologic malignancies, subspecialty medicine, and supportive and acute care services. It offers services across multiple locations in New York City and at regional outpatient sites in our Regional Care Network (RCN). DoM physicians oversee comprehensive patient care.

Role Overview:

The Head and Neck Oncology Service within the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology is seeking a full-time Clinical Investigator at the Assistant Attending level or higher, focusing on clinical care, research, innovation, and teaching related to head and neck cancer. This hybrid role involves service at our Manhattan location at the David H. Koch Center and at one of our Regional Network sites (e.g., New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester). Our team of 10 full-time Head and Neck Oncologists manages a variety of malignant diseases, including upper aerodigestive tract malignancies and rare histologies. The service supports extensive clinical and translational research. Candidates should possess excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, be critical thinkers, highly motivated, empathetic, and collaborative.

Key Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent
• Board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology
• Eligible for New York and/or New Jersey State License
• Certification in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Child Abuse Identification & Reporting

Salary Range: $235,000 - $520,000

Applicants should submit a CV, a career statement, and any relevant information via the application link or email to:

David Pfister, MD

Chief, Head and Neck Oncology Service

[e-mail]

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Closing

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