Provider Type: Physician – Hematology/Oncology - Medical Director opportunity
Practice Location: St. Peter’s Health Partners
- Albany – 315 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208
- Troy – 2215 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY 12180
- Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Package Highlights:
- Annual Salary: $550,000 – 600,000 year 1 & 2, plus a WRVU productivity model
- Annual Salary: $650,000 years 3-5
- Quality Bonus: available
- CME Allowance: $5,000
- Signing Bonus: available
- Education Loan Repayment Opportunity
- Relocation Reimbursement: available
- 5-year Contract with Stable/Guaranteed Base
- A Generous Benefits Package
Practice Highlights:
St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) is affiliated with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo NY.
RPCI Oncology, PC will employ the physicians associated with the hematology/oncology program.
- Physicians see between 15-18 patient/day (Physician may see a higher volume of patients if desired).
- APPs see about 10-12 patients/day.
- Physicians don’t have any patients when rounding at the hospital.
- Average Daily Hospital Census: 20-30 patients/day.
- Office schedules and call patient loads are all manageable/equitable.
- Average Albany Clinic Volume: 50—80 patients/day. Average Daily Infusion Visit Volume: 30—38 patients/day.
- Average Troy Clinic Volume: 40 patients/day. Average Daily Infusion Visit Volume: 15-20 patients/day.
- Nurses, APPs, and MDs may administer antineoplastic agents.
- MDs and APPs administer intrathecal, intralesion, and intracavity.
- Bone marrow and FNA biopsies are primarily done by Interventional Radiology.
- Nurses manage VAD catheters.
- Intrapleural therapies are administered in the inpatient setting.
- Roswell Park and SPHP are collaboratively pursuing clinical trials at SPHP.
- Oncology Service Line mix is approximately 80% oncology, 20% benign hematology.
- Oncology Services Line is moving toward a 1:1 MD:APP model.
Patient Demographic
- All socio-economic backgrounds
- Patient ages range from Geriatric to Young Adult (no pediatrics).
- High volumes of pancreatic, breast, colon, and urology.
- Lower volumes of melanoma and renal.
- Physicians have most of specialties available within SPHP system (Thoracic, GI, H&N, and GU).
- GI group is private but collaborates well with SPHP Oncology Service Line.
- SPHP Oncology Service Line does not manage acute leukemias.
- SPHP Oncology Service Line does not have a BMT/TCT program currently.
Hematology Oncology Providers
- Ronnie Luyen, MD – SPHP Albany - FT
- Keriann Gray, MD – SPHP Albany - FT
- John Weinhold, MD – SPHP Troy - FT
- 1.0 FTE Open Position (Albany)
- 1.0 FTE Open Position (Albany)
- 1.0 FTE Open Position (Albany)
- Medical Director Open Position
Radiation Oncology
- Kyle Denniston, MD
- Duncan Savage, MD
- Christian Gasson, MD
- Sarah Mattessich, MD
- Alex Garcia, MD
*Radiation Oncology Service Line has a team of 20 Physicists
Advanced Practitioners:
- Julie Huss, NP – SPHP Albany
- Heather Maggio, NP – SPHP Troy
- Roberto Joaquin-Reyes, MD – SPHP Troy/SPHP Albany
- Gillian Gabeloff, NP – SPHP Troy
- Michaela Haller, PA – SPHP Albany
- Oksana Trushyk, NP – SPHP Albany
*Oncology Services Line has dedicated APPs for inpatient service and dedicated APPs for outpatient services
Support Staff
- SPHP Nursing achieved Magnet designation in 2022
- Physicians have a Primary Nurse who handles triage calls and paperwork
- Dedicated Nurses are assigned in the Albany and Troy clinic - Nurses room patients, etc.
**4 Full time Pharmacists – Mix Chemo, available to assist w/ questions – very approachable.
Call Responsibilities:
- 1:5 schedule for inpatient consult/call responsibility.
- 1:7 schedule is the future goal.
- Consult Service: Hospitalists admit patients and dedicated inpatient APPs manage patients.
- Afterhours Call Responsibility: Monday – Thursday every 5 weeks.
- Weekend Call Responsibility: Friday – Sunday every 5 weeks.
- EMR: EPIC
Tumor Boards: GU, GI, Breast, Thoracic, General.
***Virtual Access to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s subspecialized Tumor Boards.
Qualifications:
- Physician must hold Board Certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine with subspecialty certification in Medical Oncology and Hematology, or actively in progress.
- Values patient-centered care and has desire to work within a team model
- Demonstrates top-notch interpersonal skills in addition to excellent clinical skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated to provide the best possible care and outcomes
About Albany, NY
Albany is the capital city of New York State. Downtown Albany’s huge Empire State Plaza has reflecting pools, an art-filled underground shopping concourse and The Egg – a striking performing arts center. The plaza is bookended by the 1800s New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, focusing on natural and cultural history. The Albany Institute of History and Art is famed for its Hudson River School paintings. The city is a major center for higher education, with universities and colleges playing a significant role in the local economy and intellectual life. Albany has been a hub for banking, railroads, and international trade since becoming the state capital.
About Troy, NY
Troy, NY is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, just Northeast of Albany. Troy is considered a great place to live, particularly for those seeking a blend of small-city charm, affordability, and a vibrant community. It offers a unique combination of Victorian architecture, cultural attractions, and economic revitalization, making it appealing to a range of residents. Troy offers relatively affordable housing compared to other areas in New York, particularly downtown where property values are surprisingly low. Troy boasts a vibrant community with a strong sense of local identity and a diverse range of cultural attractions, including a vibrant downtown area. Troy is relatively walkable, especially downtown, with access to shops, restaurants, and cafes. Troy is located within a reasonable distance of Albany, NYC, Boston, and other major cities, offering access to a wider range of amenities and opportunities.
We welcome your interest and resume!
Please send your resume/CV to:
Bridget Russo, Director, HR - Roswell Park Care Network