Physician, Nuclear Medicine & Theranostics — Buffalo, NY

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• Ownership: academic (academic affiliation)

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Internal Number: 14070 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 Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is where world-class cancer care, research, education and innovation come together. As the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York, Roswell Park is leading breakthroughs in oncology while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. Connections working at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center More Jobs from This Employer https://jobs.rsna.org/jobs/22598523/physician-nuclear-medicine-theranostics Return to Search Results