Physician, Neuro-Oncology

Title: Physician Neuro-Oncology

Job Type:
RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment: Neuro OncologyTime Type: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40FTE:1Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary: About the Role
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Staff Physician in Neuro-Oncology to join our multidisciplinary team in Buffalo New York. This physician will provide comprehensive care for patients with primary brain and spinal cord tumors metastatic disease involving the central nervous system and neurologic complications of cancer and its treatment.
The position offers opportunities to participate in clinical research educate future physicians and contribute to the continued growth of our neuro-oncology program. The search is led by Andrew J. Fabiano MD MBA FAANS Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery Director of the Neuro-Oncology Program and Director of the Spinal Oncology Center.
What Youll Do Here
Provide specialized evaluation treatment and longitudinal care for patients with primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spinal cord.
Manage neurologic complications of cancer and cancer treatment with attention to symptom control functional independence and quality of life.
Collaborate with colleagues across specialties through multidisciplinary case review and coordinated treatment planning.
Incorporate molecular diagnostic findings and genomic testing into treatment decisions when appropriate.
Evaluate patients for clinical trials and collaborate with investigators to advance treatment options for central nervous system tumors.
Contribute to clinical research and scholarly activities based on professional interests and departmental priorities.
Coordinate care with rehabilitation medicine supportive and palliative care genetics and survivorship services.
Participate in teaching mentorship and quality improvement activities that support the departments clinical and academic missions.
About the Department
Roswell Parks neuro-oncology program brings together specialists in neurosurgery neuro-oncology radiation medicine neuroradiology and neuropathology to care for patients with brain and spinal tumors. Dedicated neuropathology expertise and molecular diagnostics support individualized treatment planning.
The program offers access to Gamma Knife radiosurgery advanced radiation approaches and specialized brain and spinal tumor surgery. Our Spinal Oncology Center is one of relatively few programs nationally dedicated to the treatment of tumors of the spine.
Clinical care is supported by research into new treatment approaches including the development of SurVaxM an investigational immunotherapy for glioblastoma. Rehabilitation supportive and palliative care genetic services and survivorship resources help address patients needs throughout their care.
Why Youll Love Working Here
Join the nations first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care research and education
Collaborate within a highly interdisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovation mentorship and scientific discovery
Access robust institutional research infrastructure including Biostatistics Biomedical Research Informatics Bioinformatics and the Data Bank and Biorepository Shared Resources
Utilize precision oncology and epidemiologic data resources through ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network)
Work alongside passionate colleagues deeply committed to community outreach engagement and health equity
Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Thrive in Buffalo New York a welcoming affordable and culturally vibrant city with a growing medical and research corridor
What Youll Bring
MD DO or equivalent medical degree.
Completion of an accredited neurology residency and fellowship training in neuro-oncology or an equivalent training pathway approved by the department.
Board certification or eligibility in the appropriate primary specialty.
Neuro-oncology subspecialty certification preferred.
Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State.
Clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of primary central nervous system tumors metastatic disease and neurologic complications of cancer.
Ability to interpret and apply molecular and genomic findings to clinical care.
Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across specialties.
A compassionate patient-centered approach to care and shared decision-making.
Interest in clinical trials research teaching and the development of neuro-oncology services.

Qualifications:Required Education and Experience
License and Certification Requirement
1. License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York.
2. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Neurosurgery.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the specialty of Neurosurgery.
NOTE:
Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school college or university or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

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