Faculty Position: Academic Clinician - Cardiology

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 Job Description

Cardiology Service

Division of Subspecialty Medicine, Department of Medicine

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is one of the world’s premier cancer centers, committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The blending of research with patient care is at the heart of everything they do. The institution is a comprehensive cancer center whose purposes are the treatment and control of cancer, the advancement of biomedical knowledge through laboratory and clinical research, and the training of scientists, physicians and other health care workers. MSK ranks in the top 20 on Forbes’ list of America’s best employers for diversity (MSK Ranks in Top 20 on Forbes list of America's Best Employers For Diversity).

The Cardiology Service (Service) in the Department of Medicine at MSK is seeking applications for a board-certified academic cardiologist/cardio-oncologist to join our Service which is currently staffed by 13 cardiologists and 11 advanced practice providers (APPs) and a cadre of nurses and technologists all devoted to the cardiac care of patients with cancer. This position involves direct inpatient and outpatient cardiac care, echocardiographic and ECG interpretation, and protected time for clinical research. The successful candidate will be an accomplished clinician, with Level II or III training in echocardiography. Expertise in biostatistics and cardiovascular epidemiology research is desirable. Special consideration will be given to individuals who have demonstrated strong commitment to scholarly activity. Faculty rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.   

The Cardiology Service at MSK provides consultations for a 500-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and support for a growing regional network of MSK oncology and affiliated cardiology practices. The service includes a fellowship program that attracts Board Certified cardiologists from the U.S. and abroad for cardio-oncology training. Cardiology is supported by multiple state of the art echocardiography, EKG, stress testing and rhythm monitoring labs at the MSK main campus, other Manhattan sites and at MSK regional locations. Cardiology manages implantable cardiac devises (ICD) for MSK patients. The Service has well established relationships with the country’s leading cardiovascular institutions that are located in NYC and surrounding areas.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Clinically evaluate and manage patients on the inpatient and outpatient clinical service
• Contribute to the teaching and research missions including supervising cardiology fellows, medical residents, medical students and APPs.
• Participate in educational and quality assurance activities.
• Develop a clinical research portfolio working in a supportive environment.
• Serve on institutional and service committees

The ideal candidate should have:

• An M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent with excellent clinical, communication and team skills
• Board certification or board-eligible in Cardiovascular Diseases
• Level II competency in Echocardiography (TTE, TEE, stress echo)
• Licensure in the state of New York, or eligibility for a medical license in New York is required
• A strong interest in pursuing academic excellence with a track record of scholarly achievements
• An interest in data analysis and process improvement

Service Description:

Division of Subspecialty Medicine

 Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Diseases.

Please submit CV, a letter outlining your interest in the position, a statement of career interests and goals, and names/contact information of at least 3 references with application.

Pay Range

$150,000-$590,000

Compensation arrangements are competitive and commensurate with both experience and achievement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For further details contact Xavier Aristy AristyX@mskcc.org

For further faculty recruitment opportunities, please visit MSKCC Faculty Recruitment Portal.

Closing

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