Nocturnist-Oncology

Job Description

Job Description

Internal Medicine - Physician

• Position Overview: Work Location: UPMC Shadyside
• Address: 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Shift Timing: Night
• Immigration Status: Not considered
• Qualifications: American Board Certification Status

Become a part of an expanding program at the esteemed UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!

We are seeking a full-time oncology nocturnist at UPMC Shadyside. The ideal candidate will be a board-certified or board-eligible physician tasked with delivering exceptional overnight medical care to hospitalized cancer patients. This includes managing individuals on solid tumor services, malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant (BMT), leukemia units, clinical trial participants, CART, and Bite (CRS, ICANS monitoring). The nocturnist will ensure prompt evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of urgent issues while collaborating with daytime teams for seamless care and safety.

The Oncology Nocturnist will work 12-hour overnight shifts according to a predetermined schedule, requiring their presence in the hospital throughout the shift. This role encompasses direct patient care, clinical communication, and documentation in a dynamic tertiary oncology center environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and admit patients from the emergency department, clinics, or transfers.
• Provide overnight cross-coverage and manage acute issues for inpatient oncology services.
• Handle and prioritize pages from nursing staff and consult services.
• Stabilize and address clinical emergencies (e.g., sepsis, bleeding, respiratory failure, respond to Condition C, Condition A, Condition Support).
• Initiate necessary diagnostic evaluations and treatment strategies.
• Engage with specialty consultants as required.

Handoffs and Documentation

• Provide detailed verbal and written handoffs to daytime teams.
• Ensure precise and timely documentation of all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR).

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Work alongside nursing, pharmacy, and ancillary staff to guarantee high-quality overnight care.
• Raise clinical or operational concerns to supervising attendings or service leadership.

Policy and Protocol Compliance

• Adhere to institutional protocols for oncology-specific emergencies such as tumor lysis syndrome, febrile neutropenia, and hypercalcemia.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives related to nocturnal care delivery.

Education and Supervision

• Offer supervision and mentorship to residents, fellows, or advanced practice providers (APPs) during overnight shifts, if applicable.
• Participate in root cause analyses, oncology-specific clinical updates, reviews, and discussions.

Professional Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology.
• Valid medical license and ability to obtain privileges at the hospital.
• Preferred experience in inpatient oncology or hospital medicine.

Compensation Package Includes:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and pension.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance.

About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is recognized as one of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the United States and is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western Pennsylvania. We are dedicated to clinical, translational, and basic science research, residency education, and community outreach. Our commitment to providing exceptional cancer care is evident at our primary location in Shadyside, PA, and across more than 70 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland. Each facility ensures that patients receive the most advanced cancer diagnoses and treatments available.

About UPMC Shadyside:

UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital that has been serving the Pittsburgh community and surrounding areas since 1866. The hospital provides primary medical care, physician and nursing education, and a wide array of specialties, including:

• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Orthopaedics
• Geriatrics
• Vascular Medicine
• Endocrinology
• And more

With nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, UPMC Shadyside offers comprehensive medical services both at the hospital and throughout the community.