Assistant Attending L1: Breast Tumor Disease Site Specialist

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The Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Cancer Center (MSKCC) is seeking a qualified Radiation Oncologist candidate for the position of Clinician Investigator focusing on the treatment of breast cancer patients with radiotherapy and conducting investigation in the domain.

The Breast Radiotherapy Service in the Department of Radiation Oncology at MSKCC focuses on treating all subtypes of invasive and in situ breast carcinomas in the primary context as well as when these tumors recur in local, regional and metastatic contexts. The service line is among the busiest in the department at the level of patient visits and treatments delivered. The service has developed a wide-ranging research portfolio of clinical, translational, and health services studies that examine the role of radiation in the context of all breast cancer presentations. The service also has constructed clinical guidelines on the indications for radiation and the optimal techniques, across the spectrum of disease risks/presentations. The Breast Tumor Disease Site Clinician-Investigator will provide clinical services for breast cancer patients and engage in research activity advancing the research mission of the service, with performance site primarily in the Manhattan location but possibly in one of the regional sites.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in the development of clinical guidelines for the radiation treatment of patients with primary and recurrent breast tumors
• Participate in and help lead weekly chart rounds for the service and ensure a high standard of quality for the treatment of primary and recurrent breast tumors
• Work closely with the departmental Disease Site Director to develop high-impact clinical trials that address the unmet needs of and improve outcomes in patients with primary breast and recurrent tumors

The position will involve 3-4 on-site days and 1-2 clinical/administrative days (on site vs. remote). The salary is competitive for the region.

Salary $350,000 - $500,000

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The Department of Radiation Oncology at MSKCC treats approximately 11,500 patients across 7 locations, with 60 faculty members.

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