Faculty Position: Assistant Attending Physician, Thoracic Oncology Service, Department of Medicine

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 274,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a full-time Clinician Researcher at the Assistant Attending level in Thoracic Oncology. The role focuses on patient care, education, and research, requiring strong clinical skills and board certification in Medical Oncology. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of oncologists.

Benefits

Great benefits offerings

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology required.
• Eligible for New York and/or New Jersey State License.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient care, education, and research.
• Treat patients with thoracic malignancies.
• Support clinical and translational research.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Board certification in Medical Oncology

Certification in BLS, ACLS, and Child Abuse Identification & Reporting

Job description

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate on innovative translational and clinical research that is revolutionizing our understanding of cancer, improving prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who pursue our mission at MSK and globally. Recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for over 30 years.

All MSK staff not working 100% remotely must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza, with exemptions available for medical, religious, or remote work reasons. Vaccination or approved exemption is required to start work.

Job Description

Assistant Attending, Clinician Researcher, Thoracic Oncology Service

The Department of Medicine at MSK, the largest clinical department, encompasses experts in solid tumor oncology, hematologic malignancies, and supportive care. It offers services across New York City and regional locations. Visit the Department of Medicine webpage for more info.

The Thoracic Oncology Service (https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/lung) seeks a full-time Clinician Researcher (Clinical/Translational) at the Assistant Attending level or higher, focusing on patient care, education, and research at our NYC and regional sites. Candidates should have excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, be critical thinkers, motivated, empathetic, and team players. Our team of over 20 thoracic oncologists treats patients with various thoracic malignancies, including lung cancers, mesothelioma, thymic cancers, and neuroendocrine tumors. The service supports extensive clinical and translational research. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in medical oncology.

Key Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent
• Board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology
• Eligible for New York and/or New Jersey State License
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and Child Abuse Identification & Reporting

Salary Range: $274,000 - $520,000

To apply, please include your CV, a career statement, and relevant information via the provided link.

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Closing

MSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, or other protected factors.

Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the application or employment process.

Additional Opportunities

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Job Locations: USA-NY-New York

Requisition Post Date: 5/19/2025

Requisition ID: 2025-85868

Target Openings: 1

Category: Faculty (MD/PhD)