Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Assistant Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, Supportive and Palliative Care
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Assistant Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, Supportive and Palliative Care
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:
Pediatrics Job Type:
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Full time Weekly Hours:
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First Shift (United States of America) Summary
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our esteemed team. This role involves providing holistic and patient-centered care to children and adolescents with cancer, complex hematologic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and other life-limiting illnesses. The ideal candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families receive comprehensive support throughout their healthcare journey. Pediatricians with an interest in providing symptom management, pain management, and end of life care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and/or pediatric palliative care physicians are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality palliative care services to pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with pediatric hematologists, oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, child life specialists, integrative medicine practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Manage complex pain and symptom issues, enhancing patients' quality of life. Conduct family meetings to discuss treatment options, goals of care, and advance care planning. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Pediatrics. Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Pediatrics. NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics. Valid medical license to practice in New York. Experience in pediatric palliative care is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to care. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. About Us
Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell Park has over 3,500 employees and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in New York outside of New York City. Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park as America's first cancer center, Roswell Park set the standard for cancer centers across the country and world to follow. Equipped with the best facilities and the single objective of curing cancer, we have the sharpest and most creative minds working together in the classroom, laboratory and clinic to accelerate discovery and speed the delivery of promising new cancer treatments. The Institute is recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as one of only 51 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S. This designation signifies that all research, treatment and educational programs meet rigorous national standards and that the Institute has contributed fundamentally to the fight against cancer. Roswell Park is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers. A not-for-profit organization, the NCCN brings together the best minds in science to engineer continuous quality improvements in cancer care, improves the effectiveness of cancer care delivery through the ongoing collection and analysis of outcome data on a national basis, enhances communications and collaboration among member institutions, offers access to the latest, most promising clinical trials, and provides best practice guidelines and measurement tools. Roswell Park has achieved accreditation from the The Joint Commission (TJC) as a result of its demonstrated compliance with TJC's nationally recognized health care standards. The innovative quality of our faculty’s research has earned Roswell Park a place among the National Cancer Institute’s top grantees. Over the past century, Roswell Park has been the source of historic breakthroughs in the field of oncology. Roswell Park initiated the nation’s first chemotherapy research program. Roswell Park conducted some of the earliest studies linking smoking to lung cancer. Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate-cancer screening. Roswell Park developed photodynamic therapy (PDT), approved by the FDA for the treatment of esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and precancerous lesions in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Roswell Park is now developing the second generation of PDT drugs. Roswell Park geneticists created the gene library used to map and sequence the human genome. A Roswell Park geneticist was part of the research team involved in the international effort.
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Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:
Pediatrics Job Type:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Weekly Hours:
40 Shift:
First Shift (United States of America) Summary
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our esteemed team. This role involves providing holistic and patient-centered care to children and adolescents with cancer, complex hematologic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and other life-limiting illnesses. The ideal candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families receive comprehensive support throughout their healthcare journey. Pediatricians with an interest in providing symptom management, pain management, and end of life care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients, and/or pediatric palliative care physicians are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality palliative care services to pediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with pediatric hematologists, oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, child life specialists, integrative medicine practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans. Manage complex pain and symptom issues, enhancing patients' quality of life. Conduct family meetings to discuss treatment options, goals of care, and advance care planning. Qualifications
Required Education and Experience License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Pediatrics. Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Pediatrics. NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Preferred Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics. Valid medical license to practice in New York. Experience in pediatric palliative care is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach to care. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. About Us
Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. One of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell Park has over 3,500 employees and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in New York outside of New York City. Founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park as America's first cancer center, Roswell Park set the standard for cancer centers across the country and world to follow. Equipped with the best facilities and the single objective of curing cancer, we have the sharpest and most creative minds working together in the classroom, laboratory and clinic to accelerate discovery and speed the delivery of promising new cancer treatments. The Institute is recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as one of only 51 Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the U.S. This designation signifies that all research, treatment and educational programs meet rigorous national standards and that the Institute has contributed fundamentally to the fight against cancer. Roswell Park is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers. A not-for-profit organization, the NCCN brings together the best minds in science to engineer continuous quality improvements in cancer care, improves the effectiveness of cancer care delivery through the ongoing collection and analysis of outcome data on a national basis, enhances communications and collaboration among member institutions, offers access to the latest, most promising clinical trials, and provides best practice guidelines and measurement tools. Roswell Park has achieved accreditation from the The Joint Commission (TJC) as a result of its demonstrated compliance with TJC's nationally recognized health care standards. The innovative quality of our faculty’s research has earned Roswell Park a place among the National Cancer Institute’s top grantees. Over the past century, Roswell Park has been the source of historic breakthroughs in the field of oncology. Roswell Park initiated the nation’s first chemotherapy research program. Roswell Park conducted some of the earliest studies linking smoking to lung cancer. Roswell Park developed the PSA test for prostate-cancer screening. Roswell Park developed photodynamic therapy (PDT), approved by the FDA for the treatment of esophageal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and precancerous lesions in patients with Barrett's esophagus. Roswell Park is now developing the second generation of PDT drugs. Roswell Park geneticists created the gene library used to map and sequence the human genome. A Roswell Park geneticist was part of the research team involved in the international effort.
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