Hospitalist- Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

Internal Medicine - Physician

• Position Overview: Work Location: Our facility in Shadyside
• Address: 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift Details: Daytime
• Immigration Status: Not applicable
• Qualifications Required: American Board Certification Status

We are seeking two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to join our team at our Shadyside location.

The ideal candidates will be board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians responsible for delivering inpatient care to adults diagnosed with solid tumor malignancies.

This role is strictly daytime , featuring 12-hour shifts within the hospital, adhering to a predetermined schedule, with no overnight responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

The physicians will be tasked with evaluating and managing hospitalized patients suffering from solid tumor malignancies, coordinating care with outpatient oncology teams, and ensuring a thorough handoff to the overnight clinical team at the conclusion of each shift.

Clinical Duties

• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department, outpatient oncology clinics, and referring hospitals.
• Provide medical management for adults with solid tumor malignancies during their hospital stay.
• Assess and address acute medical issues and complications arising from cancer and its treatments.
• Respond to changes in patients' clinical conditions and stabilize those facing urgent or emergent medical situations.
• Initiate necessary diagnostic evaluations and treatment strategies.
• Manage common complications associated with oncology, such as infections, febrile neutropenia, sepsis, pain, electrolyte imbalances, respiratory issues, and treatment-related toxicities.
• Coordinate consultations with relevant medical and surgical specialists.
• Maintain regular communication with each patient's outpatient oncology team regarding their inpatient care plan.
• Facilitate safe and efficient transitions between inpatient and outpatient oncology services.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate effectively with medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, pharmacy, care management, and ancillary teams.
• Engage in multidisciplinary discussions concerning complex oncology cases.
• Provide clear verbal and written handoffs to the overnight clinical team.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Raise clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate leadership.

Quality and Education

• Participate in initiatives focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical reviews.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
• Preferred experience in hospital medicine or caring for cancer patients.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication abilities, and a commitment to multidisciplinary care.

Recruitment Package Includes

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pension plans.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.

About Our Cancer Center

Our Cancer Center is among the largest integrated cancer care networks in the United States and is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western Pennsylvania. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing clinical research, and enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

About Our Shadyside Facility

Our Shadyside facility is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital and a leading center for oncology care in Pittsburgh. The medical staff comprises nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices located both within the hospital and throughout the community.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further details, please apply today.