The physician will actively participate in multidisciplinary Critical Care teams, dedicating 95% of their time to direct patient care, including evaluating patients and managing acute and postoperative complications. The role also involves contributing 5% to academic duties such as lectures and resident training.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Medical Doctor degree in General Internal Medicine from an accredited institution and hold a license to practice in New York State. Required certifications include current ACLS, BLS, and PALS, along with possession or eligibility for a specialty certificate in General Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or a related specialty.
Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary:
About the Role
The Department of Critical Care Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Critical Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to critically ill oncology patients in a high-acuity academic environment. This clinically focused role offers the opportunity to practice at the intersection of complex cancer care, advanced critical care medicine, and academic collaboration within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with surgical, medical, and multidisciplinary oncology teams to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients. In addition to direct clinical care, this physician will contribute meaningfully to resident education, institutional collaboration, and the continued advancement of evidence-based critical care practices. What You’ll Do
Provide direct critical care services for patients requiring intensive and acute care management
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity oncology setting
Evaluate and manage critically ill patients, including the diagnosis and treatment of significant postoperative complications
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across surgical, medical, and oncologic specialties
Participate in approximately 174 clinical shifts annually, with typical shift durations of 12–14 hours
Support continuity of care and clinical excellence through strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and partner institutions
Contribute to resident and trainee education through lectures, bedside teaching, and mentorship
Participate in academic and administrative initiatives supporting departmental and institutional goals
Maintain current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and other required certifications
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and operational excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles About the Department The Critical Care Medicine team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced, specialized care for critically ill cancer patients requiring complex medical and postoperative management. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to support patients throughout every stage of their cancer journey, utilizing evidence-based critical care practices and innovative treatment approaches. As part of the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the department is deeply committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic engagement, and compassionate patient-centered care. Why You’ll Love Working Here
Join the nation’s 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 You’ll Bring
MD, DO, or equivalent degree with training and expertise in Critical Care Medicine
A strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in high-acuity clinical environments
Experience managing critically ill and medically complex patients within multidisciplinary care settings
Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and other required clinical certifications
A collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to clinical care and interdisciplinary teamwork
Interest in academic medicine, resident education, and mentorship
Executive presence, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure
A commitment to continuous improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based critical care practices
The ability to build strong professional relationships across departments and partner institutions
Dedication to fostering an environment grounded in compassion, accountability, inclusion, and High Reliability Organization principles Qualifications: Required Education and Experience License and Certification Requirement 1. License or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York. 2. Possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in General Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology or Surgery. Education and Experience Medical Doctor degree in the field of General Internal Medicine. 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. 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. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 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. An Roswell Park geneticist was part of the research team involved in the international effort.
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