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About the Role

The Department of Internal Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a Board Eligible/Board Certified Cardio-Oncologist to join its growing Cardiology/Cardio-Oncology program. This role involves practicing cardiovascular medicine within a multidisciplinary setting, integrating cardiology into the care of patients undergoing complex cancer therapies. The Cardio-Oncologist will collaborate with various specialists to optimize cardiovascular health before, during, and after cancer treatment, managing existing cardiovascular disease and complications related to cancer therapies. Opportunities for clinical research, education, quality improvement, and program development are available within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive cardiovascular and cardio-oncology evaluation and management for patients across the cancer care continuum.
• Assess cardiovascular risk and optimize patients prior to the initiation of potentially cardiotoxic cancer therapies.
• Diagnose and manage cardiovascular complications associated with chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, transplantation, and other cancer treatments.
• Care for cancer survivors experiencing long-term or late cardiovascular effects of treatment.
• Manage common and complex cardiovascular conditions including heart failure, coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, valvular disease, and treatment-associated cardiomyopathy within the oncology population.
• Provide timely cardiovascular consultation to oncology teams to support treatment decisions while balancing cardiovascular risk and cancer-treatment goals.
• Perform and interpret ECGs and transthoracic echocardiography, including strain imaging.
• Perform and/or interpret transesophageal echocardiography based on clinical expertise and program needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues as Roswell Park expands capabilities in stress echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac MRI, and other advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and develop individualized cardiovascular management strategies for patients receiving complex cancer therapies.
• Establish longitudinal relationships with patients requiring cardiovascular surveillance throughout treatment and survivorship.
• Collaborate with oncology clinicians to develop evidence-based approaches to cardiovascular screening, surveillance, prevention, and treatment.
• Contribute to clinical quality initiatives designed to improve cardiovascular outcomes, access, safety, and patient experience.
• Participate in the ongoing development of clinical pathways and protocols for cardio-oncology care.
• Engage in clinical studies, translational initiatives, or investigator-driven research based on individual interests.
• Pursue protected research time when appropriate based on academic interests and research activity.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, presentations, publications, and collaborative research within cardio-oncology and related disciplines.
• Participate in the education of residents, fellows, medical students, advanced practice providers, and other trainees.
• Engage in mentorship and professional development through Roswell Park’s academic and research infrastructure.
• Participate in departmental and institutional activities appropriate to an academic faculty appointment.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board Eligibility or Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease
• Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the State of New York
• Clinical training and experience in cardiovascular medicine
• Demonstrated interest, training, or experience in cardio-oncology and the cardiovascular management of patients with cancer
• ASCeXAM testamur status and/or substantial echocardiography experience
• Experience with echocardiography, including contemporary approaches to cardiovascular surveillance such as strain imaging
• Ability to evaluate and manage cardiovascular complications associated with modern cancer therapies
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with oncologists and other multidisciplinary specialists
• Interest in contributing to the continued development of a growing cardio-oncology program
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, and academic medicine
• Interest in clinical or translational research welcomed but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to caring for patients with complex medical needs
• License to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York or License to practice as a dentist in the State of New York as required for the area of expertise.
• Possession of ABIM board certified/eligible in cardiovascular diseases.
• Medical Doctor degree or Doctor of Dental Science degree and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in cardiovascular diseases including six (6) months in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity.
• 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.

Skills

• Cardiovascular medicine
• Cardio-oncology
• Echocardiography
• Strain imaging
• Transesophageal echocardiography
• Stress echocardiography
• Nuclear cardiology
• Cardiac MRI
• Clinical research
• Education
• Quality improvement
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Patient-centered care
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• Buffalo, New York

Work Type

• Full time

Experience Level

• Board Eligible/Board Certified
• 1 year of full-time experience in cardiovascular diseases
• 6 months in a supervisory, administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity

Education Level

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board Certified/Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Medical Doctor degree or Doctor of Dental Science degree

Benefits

• Access to institutional research resources 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)
• Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

About the Company

• Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is the nation's first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center committed to transforming cancer care, research, and education.
• The Cardiology/Cardio-Oncology program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides specialized cardiovascular care designed around the needs of patients with cancer and cancer survivors.
• Roswell Park is committed to expanding its cardio-oncology program and cardiovascular imaging capabilities to meet evolving needs.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.