Critical Care Physician

Title

Critical Care Physician

Regular

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Critical Care

Full time

40

1

First Shift (United States of America)

The Division of Critical Care in the Department of Anesthesiology Preoperative Medicine and Pain Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Critical Care Physician with primary certification in Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine OR Surgery to join our multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to critically ill oncology patients in a high-acuity academic environment. This clinically focused role offers the opportunity to practice at the intersection of complex cancer care, advanced critical care medicine, and academic collaboration within an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while collaborating closely with surgical, medical, and multidisciplinary oncology teams to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients. In addition to direct clinical care, this physician will contribute meaningfully to resident education, institutional collaboration, and the continued advancement of evidence-based critical care practices.

• Provide direct critical care services for patients in our 14‑bed Intensive Care unit (ICU) or 14‑bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) in a 24/7 physician‑led team model with support from APPs and residents
• Participate approximately 140‑164 shifts annually as a full‑time employee with a typical shift duration of 12 hours
• Shifts are distributed equitably to all Critical Care Physicians through a transparent shift selection process to promote a healthy work life balance
• Opportunity to allocate a portion of clinical time to one’s primary certification (i.e., operating room anesthesia for anesthesiologists), if desired
• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity oncology setting
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across surgical, medical, and oncologic specialties
• Support continuity of care and clinical excellence through strong communication and collaboration with colleagues and partner institutions
• Contribute to resident and trainee education through lectures, bedside teaching, and mentorship
• Participate in academic and administrative initiatives supporting departmental and institutional goals
• Maintain current ACLS, BLS, and other required certifications
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compassion, and operational excellence aligned with High Reliability Organization principles

The multidisciplinary Critical Care Medicine team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides advanced, specialized care for critically ill cancer patients requiring complex medical and postoperative management. Faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to support patients throughout every stage of their cancer journey, utilizing evidence‑based critical care practices and innovative treatment approaches.

As part of the nation’s first cancer center and an NCI‑Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the department is deeply committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic engagement, and compassionate patient‑centered care.

• 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,…