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 Schedule: Daytime
• Immigration Status: Not applicable
• Qualifications: American Board Certification status required

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, following a set schedule, with no overnight duties required.

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.

• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department, outpatient oncology clinics, and referring hospitals.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for adults with solid tumor malignancies.
• Assess and address acute medical issues and complications arising from cancer and its treatments.
• Respond to changes in clinical conditions and stabilize patients facing urgent or emergent medical situations.
• Initiate necessary diagnostic evaluations and treatment strategies.
• Manage common complications related to 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 the inpatient care plan.
• Facilitate safe and efficient transitions between inpatient and outpatient oncology services.

• 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.
• Raise clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate leadership.

• 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.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• 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, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to multidisciplinary care.

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

We are proud to be part of one of the largest integrated cancer care networks in the United States, recognized as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our commitment lies in providing exceptional patient care, advancing clinical research, and enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Our facility is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital and a leading center for oncology services in Pittsburgh, housing 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.