Hospitalist

Oncology HospitalistRobert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join our Oncology Division with Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ (CINJ), the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The State University of New Jersey.In this position, the hospitalist will manage primarily oncology patients on our solid oncology and liquid oncology services with close collaboration with the oncologists who practice at CINJ. Through the well-established, multidisciplinary team the overall goal is to have close collaboration with the outpatient oncology practices for patients who require the acute inpatient level of care. The hospitalist will engage in the inpatient care, assist with the transitions of care back to the ambulatory setting, and work closely with the surgical and medical oncologic support staff, inclusive of advanced practice providers.Ideal candidates will be joining this busy and growing practice as we look towards expansion in the oncologic care that service the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A core function of the hospitalists will be to support the team-based approach, inclusive of communication with case managers, social workers, bed managers and ensure appropriate patient centered transitions of care. In addition, the candidate will work closely with the palliative care teams to assist in the patient and family communications and care planning.In addition to clinical care, the academic institution and collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School allows the unique opportunities to engage in clinical and research programs, clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, novel cell therapy constructs, and participation in a broad range of teaching initiatives.