Physician, Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics (Bonus Opportunity)

Title:
Physician, Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics (Bonus Opportunity)
Job Type:
Regular Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department:
Nuclear Medicine Time Type:
Full time Weekly Hours:
40 FTE:
1 Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Summary:
About the Role

The Nuclear Medicine Section within the Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Physician to join a nationally recognized academic cancer center at the forefront of oncologic imaging, theranostics, and radiopharmaceutical innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to practice within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and translational discovery.

The successful candidate will join a growing Nuclear Medicine program that is rapidly expanding its theranostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy capabilities. Working alongside surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and imaging specialists, this physician will play a key role in delivering advanced nuclear medicine services while contributing to education, innovation, and academic collaboration.

This position is ideal for a physician who is passionate about oncologic imaging, theranostics, academic medicine, and multidisciplinary cancer care within a mission-driven and innovation-focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert Nuclear Medicine interpretation and oncologic imaging services within a multidisciplinary cancer center environment
• Participate in PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging interpretation and radiopharmaceutical therapy initiatives
• Collaborate closely with oncology, surgery, pathology, radiation oncology, and multidisciplinary care teams to support comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment planning
• Contribute to the continued development and expansion of Roswell Park's Theranostics Program
• Support radiopharmaceutical therapy services within the dedicated Nuclear Medicine infusion center
• Teach and mentor residents, fellows, graduate students, and trainees through the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Roswell Park academic programs
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, educational initiatives, and scholarly activities
• Foster a collaborative academic environment grounded in mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning
• Participate in translational imaging, theranostics, and clinical research initiatives
• Contribute to programmatic growth and expansion of advanced nuclear medicine services across Roswell Park and regional satellite facilities
• Collaborate with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams to advance innovative imaging and radiopharmaceutical therapy approaches
• Support outreach initiatives aimed at expanding access to advanced nuclear medicine services within the community
• Foster strong collaborative relationships across departments and specialties
• Contribute to quality improvement, operational excellence, and patient safety initiatives
• Support a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing accountability, teamwork, innovation, and compassionate care

About the Department

The Nuclear Medicine Section within the Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced oncologic imaging and theranostic services within one of only two NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in New York State. The department currently includes dedicated PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging facilities across the main campus and regional satellite locations, with continued expansion underway.

Roswell Park is deeply committed to building a premier Theranostics Program, highlighted by the opening of a dedicated Nuclear Medicine infusion center in March 2024 supporting the expansion of radiopharmaceutical therapies and precision oncology initiatives.

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 Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology
• Strong interest and expertise in oncologic imaging, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and theranostics
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer imaging and care
• Interest in radiopharmaceutical therapies and advancing innovative theranostic approaches
• Passion for academic medicine, resident and fellow education, and mentorship
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary clinical and research teams
• Interest in translational imaging research and program development
• Executive presence, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• Commitment to innovation, operational excellence, patient safety, and continuous professional growth
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in inclusion, accountability, compassion, scientific rigor, and High Reliability Organization principles

Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a license or permit to practice as a Medical Doctor in the State of New York; possession of or eligibility for a valid medical specialty certificate in Diagnostic Imaging or the specialties of Body Imaging, Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology or Angio/Interventional Radiology along with a Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the field of Diagnostic Imaging or the specialties of Body Imaging, Diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Neuroradiology, or Angio/Interventional Radiology.

NOTE:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates must be a Board-Certified, Fellowship-trained Nuclear Medicine Physician. Board Certification in Radiology is a plus. Candidates should have clinical and research experience, interest in nuclear oncology, PET/CT and radionuclide therapy.


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