PA or NP - Cardiology Oncology

Advanced Practice Provider – Cardio-Oncology

Location: Catholic Health – New York 
Department: Cardiology / Cardio-Oncology
Reports to: Dr. Syed Saad Mahmood, System Director of Cardio-Oncology

Position Summary:

Catholic Health is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Cardio-Oncology team under the leadership of Dr. Syed Saad Mahmood, an internationally trained and board-certified expert in Cardio-Oncology, Heart Failure, and Cardiovascular Diseases.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized leader in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary field at the intersection of cardiology and oncology. The APP will help manage the cardiovascular health of cancer patients and survivors, supporting them through therapies that may impact cardiac function.

About Dr. Syed Saad Mahmood:

• System Director of Cardio-Oncology, Catholic Health
• Board-certified in Cardio-Oncology (ICOS), Heart Failure (HFSA), and Cardiovascular Diseases (ABIM)
• Completed Internal Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School
• Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine
• Subspecialty Fellowship in Cardio-Oncology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and MGH, Harvard Medical School
• Medical Degree from Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Mahmood specializes in helping cancer patients tolerate the cardiovascular side effects of life-saving cancer therapies, including heart failure, ischemia, and arrhythmias. He also focuses on optimizing cardiac health in cancer survivors, providing comprehensive and compassionate care across the cancer journey.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cardiovascular assessments and manage treatment plans for oncology patients with cardiac complications
• Monitor and address cardiac side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy
• Collaborate with oncology, cardiology, and primary care teams for integrated patient care
• Participate in the development of care pathways and patient education
• Document clinical findings and coordinate follow-up care
• Contribute to research, quality initiatives, and program development in Cardio-Oncology

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with current NY State licensure
• Master's degree required; board certification in respective role
• Minimum 1–2 years of cardiology, oncology, or internal medicine experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Interest in emerging fields such as Cardio-Oncology, survivorship care, and precision medicine

Why Join Catholic Health?

• Work within a mission-driven, nationally recognized health system
• Be part of a pioneering Cardio-Oncology program under world-class leadership
• Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and therapeutic tools
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and academic engagement