Assistant (or Associate) Attending, Supportive Care - Department of Medicine
About The Position
The Supportive Care Service in the Division of Supportive and Acute Care Services, Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Assistant (or Associate) Attending level for clinical service to provide comprehensive palliative care at our MSK Bergen and Basking Ridge sites in New Jersey. Our 18 full-time physician faculty are dedicated to improving quality of life for patients receiving treatment. We provide Supportive Care services at all of our Manhattan and regional sites in New York, New Jersey and Long Island, with close collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry, Social Work, Integrative Medicine, Chaplaincy, and other supportive services. The Supportive Care Service provides expert, interdisciplinary palliative care for patients with cancer who are experiencing complex physical, psychological, social, and existential challenges related to their illness and treatment. The service has expertise in pain and symptom management, communication and decision-making, goals-of-care discussions, and support for patients and families facing complex medical decisions. Our clinicians work collaboratively with oncology teams across MSK to provide patient-centered care that complements disease-directed treatment. The successful candidate will have a predominantly outpatient clinical practice at MSK’s Westchester site, with three full days of outpatient clinic each week (6 sessions). The physician will provide inpatient Supportive Care consultation, including the supervision of MSK HPM fellows and other learners, 2 weeks per year, including weekend on call coverage, providing continuity of Supportive Care expertise across the regional outpatient and inpatient settings. The Westchester practice is supported by dedicated nursing and administrative staff and offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and development of Supportive Care services for patients in the region.
Requirements
- Board certified in primary specialty.
- Board certified / board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (HPM).
- Completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in HPM.
- Superb clinical and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to teaching.
- Commitment to quality improvement.
- Commitment to scholarly activity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior academic appointments (at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor).
- Strong publication track record.
- Significant clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive palliative care at MSK Bergen and Basking Ridge sites.
- Provide predominantly outpatient clinical practice at MSK’s Westchester site (three full days/week).
- Provide inpatient Supportive Care consultation.
- Supervise MSK HPM fellows and other learners.
- Provide weekend on-call coverage (2 weeks per year).
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of Supportive Care services.
- Engage in scholarly activity, including clinical research, educational interventions, and clinical implementation projects.
Benefits
- Fair, competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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