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The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is recruiting a faculty member to support its clinical and research missions to set the international standard in proton therapy by achieving unsurpassed clinical outcomes, providing compassionate care for patients and their families, and advancing the field of oncology through research, education and advocacy. As one of the busiest proton centers in the world, NYPC is located in Manhattan and is the only proton center in the state of New York.  NYPC is one of the most unique and impactful clinical partnerships in all of radiation oncology and is a collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System.  

The team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care using the most advanced proton therapy technology.  All four clinical rooms (3 gantries, 1 fixed beam) in NYPC are equipped with pencil beam scanning/intensity-modulated proton therapy.  All gantry rooms also have on-board cone beam CT capabilities.  Treatment is delivered through Varian’s ProBeam Proton Therapy System with an industry leading treatment field size and ultra-small beam spot size.  The center has in-house diagnostic and simulation MRI, PET/CT, and multiple dual energy CT scanners.  NYPC employs SDX, Vision RT, and a full anesthesia suite.  NYPC provides the largest proton SBRT practice and largest proton reirradiation practice of any center in the world.  

NYPC boasts a robust clinical research program with over two dozen active clinical trials open and enrolling, ranging from cooperative group trials, investigator-initiated trials, and industry-sponsored trials.   Over 97% of patients treated at NYPC enroll on a prospective clinical trial.  NYPC also has a highly active FLASH research program, with world-leading physics research and highly funded translational research.  NYPC has a novel fifth treatment room dedicated entirely to translational research to support physics and small animal research.  NYPC is one of the most funded radiation oncology centers in the country, with current grants from the National Cancer Institute, Health and Human Services, and numerous industry partners.        

We offer our faculty highly competitive salaries, significant annual productivity bonuses, generous sign-on bonuses and relocation bonuses, and robust benefits packages with 401K matching, copious vacation and conference days, and flexibility for growth and career advancement.  Faculty have dedicated research time and countless research opportunities and resources.  NYPC faculty also have faculty appointments Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and/or Mount Sinai Health System and maintain active photon clinical services and research programs.

NYPC has 5 full-time disease site sub-specialized clinical faculty who are supported by additional clinical faculty from our partner institutions - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center, and/or Mount Sinai Health System.  NYPC has one of the most experienced, accomplished, and published physics divisions in all of proton therapy, including over 30 team members and 11 physics faculty.  NYPC has a full complement of support service on-site, including a concierge team, nurse navigators, nurse intake coordinator, nutritionist, and social workers. 

If would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient-focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume or CV.  

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a Radiation Oncologist to develop and grow the clinical practice at the New York Proton Center.  The Radiation Oncologist will report to the Chief Medical Officer.  Candidates should possess superb clinical skills, strong interpersonal skills, an established and focused research agenda, and a track record of clinical and research excellence. The successful candidate will be interested in serving as a clinical and research mentor to junior faculty and to residents and medical students who rotate at NYPC.

Leadership positions are available, with administrative appointments commensurate with experience and expertise.    

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About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art; iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and dining offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center, situated in Manhattan, is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public school systems in the country.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.