Neuro-Oncologist at Westchester Medical Center – Valhalla, New York

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Neuro-Oncologist to lead and expand a comprehensive Neuro-Oncology program serving the Hudson Valley region. This is an opportunity to build and direct a multidisciplinary neuro-oncology service within a rapidly growing academic neurology department and a high-volume tertiary and quaternary care center. The Physician will provide clinical leadership, program development, and strategic growth of Neuro-Oncology services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work closely with Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Neuropathology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology in a highly collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership Responsibilities
  • Lead development and growth of the Neuro-Oncology program
  • Provide strategic direction for Neuro-Oncology across the health system
  • Expand access to neuro-oncology care across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Develop multidisciplinary care pathways for CNS tumor patients
  • Lead multidisciplinary tumor board participation and program coordination
  • Support clinical trials growth and research initiatives
  • Recruit and mentor Neuro-Oncology faculty and APPs
  • Collaborate with neurosurgery, oncology, and radiation oncology leadership
  • Develop network-wide Neuro-Oncology services
• Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient and outpatient Neuro-Oncology care
  • Manage patients with primary and metastatic CNS tumors
  • Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board
  • Support development of clinical pathways and standards of care
  • Contribute to clinical trials and programmatic initiatives

Qualifications / Requirements:

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Neurology
• Fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology preferred
• Eligible for New York State licensure
• Demonstrated clinical excellence in neuro-oncology
• Leadership experience or interest in program development
• Commitment to multidisciplinary care and academic growth
• Interest in teaching residents and medical students

About Us:

• High-volume primary brain tumor referral practice
• Multidisciplinary CNS tumor board
• Active and expanding clinical trials program
• Participation in Phase 1 and Phase 2 brain tumor trials
• GammaTile brachytherapy for recurrent glioblastoma
• Laser interstitial thermal therapy for brain tumors
• Gleolan fluorescence-guided GBM surgery (5-ALA)
• Advanced MRI connectomics for preoperative tumor mapping
• Strong collaboration with neurosurgery and oncology partners
• Opportunities to build a regional Neuro-Oncology Center of Excellence

About Us:

The Department of Neurology is a rapidly expanding academic program with growing subspecialty services and strong institutional support. The department is committed to clinical excellence, education, and innovation, with opportunities for leadership and program development.

The department is academically affiliated with New York Medical College, offering robust opportunities for teaching, research, and academic advancement.

About Us:

Westchester Medical Center is the flagship of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, a 1,700-bed system across multiple hospitals serving more than 2.4 million people. The medical center provides tertiary and quaternary care and serves as a major referral hub for complex neurologic disease. Located just outside New York City, Westchester offers convenient access to Manhattan while providing excellent schools, vibrant communities, and abundant outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking, and skiing.