Assistant Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, Supportive and Palliative Care

Assistant Professor of Oncology, Pediatrics, Supportive and Palliative Care

The Department of Pediatrics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join our multidisciplinary pediatric oncology and hematology team. This role offers the opportunity to provide deeply meaningful, patient- and family-centered care to children and adolescents facing cancer, complex hematologic disorders such as sickle cell disease, and other life-limiting illnesses.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across pediatric oncology, hematology, psychosocial support, integrative medicine, and supportive care services to ensure patients and families receive comprehensive support throughout every stage of their healthcare journey. This position is ideal for pediatricians with a strong interest in symptom management, pain management, quality of life care, and end-of-life care for pediatric hematology/oncology patients, as well as physicians formally trained in pediatric palliative care.

At Roswell Park, palliative care is deeply integrated into our mission of compassionate, multidisciplinary cancer care supporting not only patients, but also the families and caregivers who walk alongside them.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver high-quality pediatric palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide comprehensive symptom management, pain management, and supportive care for children and adolescents with cancer and complex hematologic conditions
• Support patients with serious illness through individualized, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care planning
• Assist with advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions with patients and families
• Conduct family meetings focused on treatment options, quality of life, symptom management, and supportive decision-making
• Collaborate closely with pediatric hematologists, oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, social workers, child life specialists, integrative medicine practitioners, and supportive care teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning to support the emotional, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and families
• Foster continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and supportive care environments
• Support a compassionate, family-centered approach to serious illness care
• Contribute to educational initiatives involving trainees, students, residents, fellows, and interdisciplinary team members
• Support the continued growth and development of pediatric palliative care services within the institution
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives
• Foster a culture aligned with High Reliability Organization principles emphasizing compassion, communication, safety, and teamwork

About the Department:

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents with cancer and complex hematologic disorders. Faculty collaborate closely across oncology, hematology, supportive care, psychology, integrative medicine, and survivorship programs to deliver compassionate and innovative care tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients and their families.

As part of an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, the department is committed to advancing patient-centered pediatric oncology care through collaboration, innovation, education, and research.

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 training in Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Palliative Care, or a related specialty

Passion for delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered supportive care

Interest or expertise in pediatric symptom management, pain management, serious illness communication, and end-of-life care

Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary pediatric oncology and hematology teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support patients and families through complex medical experiences

Commitment to holistic, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate care for