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Title:
Interventional Pulmonary Medicine Physician
Job Type:
RegularCompany:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment:
Thoracic SurgeryTime Type:
Full timeWeekly Hours:
40FTE:
1Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
About the Role
The Department of Thoracic Surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Interventional Pulmonologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join a nationally recognized thoracic oncology program within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is an exciting opportunity to practice at the forefront of interventional pulmonary medicine, lung cancer screening, and advanced minimally invasive therapeutics in a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
The successful candidate will join the thoracic surgery team alongside Nathaniel Ivanick and contribute to a growing and innovative interventional pulmonary program serving patients with both malignant and complex benign pulmonary diseases. Physicians in this role will have access to advanced technologies including robotic-assisted bronchoscopy utilizing the Galaxy® platform and the Aliya® catheter for tumor ablation within the airway and peripheral lung.
This position is ideal for a physician who is passionate about procedural innovation, multidisciplinary oncology care, translational research, and advancing the future of interventional pulmonary medicine.
What You'll Do
• Perform the full spectrum of interventional pulmonary procedures including rigid bronchoscopy, tumor ablation, airway stenting, and pleuroscopy
• Utilize advanced technologies including robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and airway/peripheral tumor ablation platforms
• Diagnose and manage complex benign pulmonary diseases including advanced emphysema and interstitial lung disease
• Participate in bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and lung cryobiopsy procedures
• Provide outpatient pulmonary care, lung cancer screening services, inpatient consultative services, and optional critical care coverage
• Participate in two dedicated procedural days within a state-of-the-art endoscopy suite
• Participate in clinical and translational research initiatives within thoracic oncology and pulmonary medicine
• Contribute to clinical trial participation and leadership opportunities
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and translational investigators
• Support innovative procedural and therapeutic advancements within interventional pulmonary medicine
• Teach and supervise pulmonary fellows from the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Participate in resident and trainee education within a collaborative academic environment
• Foster a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and academic engagement
• Work closely with thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, pulmonary medicine, pathology, radiology, and critical care teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and collaborative treatment planning
• Foster a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing innovation, accountability, patient safety, and teamwork
About the Department
The Department of Thoracic Surgery at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally recognized for its multidisciplinary and innovative approach to thoracic oncology care. Faculty collaborate across thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and translational research to provide comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment for patients with thoracic malignancies and complex pulmonary diseases.
Roswell Park continues to expand its interventional pulmonary and thoracic oncology capabilities through advanced procedural platforms, translational research initiatives, and multidisciplinary clinical innovation.
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
• Completed Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology
• MD, DO, or equivalent degree with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
• Eligibility for a New York State medical license
• Eligibility for or achievement of Diplomate status with the Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
• Strong clinical expertise in interventional pulmonary procedures and advanced bronchoscopy techniques
• Interest in thoracic oncology, lung cancer screening, and management of complex pulmonary diseases
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centered cancer and pulmonary care
• Interest in clinical trials, translational research, and procedural innovation
• Passion for education, mentorship, and academic medicine
• Executive presence, strong communication skills, and collaborative leadership abilities
• Dedication to fostering a culture grounded in innovation, inclusion, accountability, compassion, safety, and High Reliability Organization principles
Additional Highlights
• Access to advanced procedural technologies including the Galaxy® robotic bronchoscopy platform and Aliya® catheter system
• Opportunities for leadership in clinical trials and translational pulmonary oncology research
• Joint academic appointment opportunity with the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Academic rank and compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
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 Thoracic Surgery and Oncology.
Education and Experience
Medical Doctor degree and prior full-time experience in the specialty of Thoracic Surgery and Oncology.
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:
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 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
3. Possession of or eligibility for a valid Diplomate of Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology certificate.
Education and Experience
1. Graduated Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
2. Graduated Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonary
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.
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