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

Job Responsibilities

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, an internationally renowned nonprofit comprehensive pediatric health system, is seeking an Oncology Nocturnist – Staff Physician. The 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 at the Division of Oncology, part of the Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute.

Patient Care

Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of your medical license, education, and experience. Examine patients to determine presence of disease, establish preventive health practices, and determine nature and extent of disease or injury. Prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze information, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor, and modify a patient‑specific plan for care, treatment, and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. Coordinate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for discharged patients.

Effective Communication

Provide the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged. Contribute data that supports assessment of patient needs, the organization’s capability to provide care or treatment, and the appropriate level of care.

Development of Clinical Excellence

Actively participate in departmental, divisional, 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 complying with licensure and credentialing criteria. Follow policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information, as defined by Cincinnati Children’s mission and applicable laws and regulations. Adhere to the 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.

Job Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (or equivalent). Unrestricted licensed physician. Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division.

Schedule & Location

Primary Location: Location A – Burnet Campus (or other locations as needed). Schedule: Part time, Night shift (United States of America). Employee Status: Regular FTE 0.5. Weekly Hours: 20.

EEO Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is a proud 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.