Hematology/Oncology Attending, Director of Oncology Research

Physician Affiliate Group of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 375,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Board-Certified Hematologist-Oncologist to join a vibrant team at a leading community hospital. This role combines clinical excellence with leadership in oncology research, offering the opportunity to mentor residents and fellows while providing top-tier patient care. With state-of-the-art facilities and a strong commitment to academic medicine, this position promises a rewarding work/life balance, generous compensation, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of hematology/oncology. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to equitable healthcare for all.

Benefits

401(k) Company Contribution

Annual Continuing Medical Education Reimbursement

Generous Annual Paid Time Off

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage

Life Insurance Coverage

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pre-tax Employee-paid Contributions for Commuting

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from accredited institution required.
• Board Certified / Eligible in Hematology-Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand clinical trials and translational research programs.
• Provide compassionate patient care in a dynamic academic environment.

Skills

Clinical Trials

Translational Oncology Research

Patient-Centered Cancer Care

Mentorship

Leadership in Academic Medicine

Education

MD/DO degree

Board Certified / Eligible in Hematology-Oncology

Eligible for medical licensure in New York

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) at Lincoln Medical Center, a leading community hospital in the South Bronx, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Hematologist-Oncologist to serve as the Hematology/Oncology Attending, Director of Oncology Research. This role combines clinical excellence, leadership in oncology research, and teaching responsibilities in a dynamic academic environment. The Director will lead and expand clinical trials and translational research programs while also providing compassionate patient care.

The Mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

The Hematology/Oncology division is part of the Department of Medicine. It provides adult inpatient consultations across the hospital and runs a busy hematology/oncology outpatient service and infusion center.

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Work closely with Internal Medicine residents
• Oversee and mentor Hematology/Oncology fellows rotating from New York Medical College

Position Highlights:

• Academic Appointment: Affiliation with Weill Cornell Medical College
• State-of-the-art facilities including a busy 11-chair infusion center

• Schedule & Call:
  • Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
  • On-call coverage is phone-based only
• Research & Clinical Balance:
  • 0.3 FTE dedicated to cancer research
  • 0.7 FTE dedicated to clinical Hematology/Oncology practice
  • Participation in oncology clinical research required, with an opportunity to serve as the local Principal Investigator

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified / Eligible in Hematology-Oncology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in New York.
• Experience in clinical trials, translational oncology research, or investigator-initiated studies.
• Strong commitment to academic medicine, mentorship, and patient-centered cancer care.
• Preferred (not required): Track record of peer-reviewed publications and research funding.
• Experience in early-phase trials, immunotherapy, or precision oncology.
• Leadership experience in an academic or clinical research setting is preferred but not required.

This position offers an attractive compensation & benefits package; excellent work/life balance; clinical research and teaching opportunities; flexible starting date and schedule; reasonable call schedule.

Wages and Benefits include:

• Annual Base Salary: $375,000* based on 40-hour work week. Additional compensation available for extra call or sessional/per diem hours.
• The annual total value of the compensation package is estimated at $450,000**, which includes the baseline salary, 401(k) contribution, and other factors as set forth below:
• Projected bonus of up to $40,000 (based on previous year’s average), contingent upon meeting quality and productivity targets.
• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Reimbursement.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and CME days.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 2x your salary (up to a maximum of $300,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Loan Forgiveness: Position may be eligible for loan forgiveness through certain state or federal programs.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage (equivalent to occurrence-based): Provided at no cost to the employee.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.
• Visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our policies ensure equal opportunities for all. Learn more about our initiatives by visiting our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.

*Salary Disclosure Information:

The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections.

**The annual total value of the compensation package shown is provided as an illustration and is not guaranteed.

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