What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief, Hematology/Oncology position at Northwell Health Physician Partners?
Staten Island University Hospital - Northwell Health
Northwell Health Cancer Institute seeks a board certified Chief of Hematology / Oncology to join our growing multidisciplinary program in Staten Island . This is an exciting time to join our team as the Medical Oncology Division continues to develop and grow throughout Northwell Health.
Florina Cancer Center is our brand new specialized, patient-centered care center in hematology and oncology, where we administer the most innovative, comprehensive and personalized treatments available to our patients. You would be joining a team of medical oncologists and hematologists taking advantage of the very latest in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal and biological therapies available today-including groundbreaking clinical trials with our Feinstein partnership. We have a multidisciplinary team of skilled hematologists and oncologist physicians, oncology-certified nurses, nurse navigators, and more to ensure we cover all aspects of care for the patients in the communities we seek to serve.
Founded in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital is a 714-bed, specialized teaching hospital located in New York City's fastest growing borough. Occupying two large campuses, plus a number of community-based health centers and labs, the hospital provides quality care to people on Staten Island, the New York metropolitan region, and to patients from around the world.
Staten Island is the third largest borough in New York City and is home to diverse neighborhoods, parks, natural areas, and cultural attractions. It is right over the bridge from either Brooklyn or New Jersey, or you can reach Manhattan via ferry, or less than 30 minutes via car. "The small town in the Big City" affords suburban living within the confines of the Big Apple; the best of both worlds. Wherever you roam, you will encounter breathtaking views, world class culture, and education and a neighborhood to fit every palate.
The Division is part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute , which treats more than 16,000 patients with cancer, giving patients access to the services of more than 200 Cancer Institute physicians in more than 25 sub-specialties. The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research is home to Northwell Health's research and is an epicenter for scientific discovery and innovation, including basic science and clinical research in molecular medicine, genetics, oncology, brain research, mental health, autoimmunity, and bioelectronic medicine. In 2015, Northwell Health and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory began a strategic affiliation to accelerate cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. This collaboration offers the ability to deliver cancer therapeutics to patients throughout the region, while also meeting the comprehensive medical and surgical needs of those with cancer and at risk of the disease.
Northwell Health is New York State's largest health care provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, more than 800 outpatient facilities, and nearly 15,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 80,000 employees – 15,000-plus nurses and 4,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package . Physicians are employed through Northwell Health Physician Partners , one of the largest medical groups in the country.
