Oncology Department - Nocturnist - Staff Physician I - Part-time

Job Purpose

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, an internationally renowned nonprofit, comprehensive pediatric health system, is seeking an Oncology Nocturnist – Staff Physician.

Advance your career in a dynamic team at the leading edge of innovative new approaches to the treatment and care of children with cancer. Our inpatient staff physicians’ team works in close conjunction with the attending oncology physician to provide day‑to‑day management for complex and acutely ill cancer patients.

The Division of Oncology is part of the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, which also includes the Divisions of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency, Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology, and Hematology.

The schedule is exclusively night shifts and includes weekend and holiday rotations.

Priority Research Areas

• Cancer and leukemia biology research, with integrated new drug and molecular therapies discovery focused on pediatric malignancies
• Personalized cancer therapy approaches using tumor molecular signatures and individualized patient pharmacogenomics
• New gene, viral and cellular therapies
• Molecular genetics and prevention research to improve outcomes in childhood cancer survivors

Responsibilities

• Patient Care – Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient‑specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.
• Effective Communication – Provide exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data that contributes to the assessment of a patient’s needs and the organization’s capability to provide appropriate level of care.
• Development of Clinical Excellence – Actively participate in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature and seminars.
• Policy Compliance – Maintain good standing in the department by compliance with licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information. Follow Cincinnati Children’s established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge, and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

Schedule & Location

Primary Location: Location A

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Hours: 20

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Cincinnati Children’s

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Comprehensive Job Description Provided Upon Request.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability