Physician Medical Oncology/Hematology Physician

Oncologist (MD/DO) Inpatient and Outpatient Position Summary The Medical Oncologist provides comprehensive cancer care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with malignant and hematologic conditions, delivery of systemic cancer therapies, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and longitudinal follow-up throughout the cancer care continuum using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies

Provide outpatient oncology clinic care including new consultations, active treatment management, and survivorship follow-up

Provide inpatient oncology consultation and management for hospitalized cancer patients

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and supportive care

Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related toxicities and complications

Collaborate with radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, radiology, palliative care, and other specialists

Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care planning conferences

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and goals of care

Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings

Participate in on-call coverage for oncology services as required

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff as applicable

Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program

Completion of an accredited Hematology and/or Medical Oncology fellowship program

Board-eligible or board-certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology

Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies

Expertise in medical oncology and systemic cancer therapies

Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making skills

Ability to manage acutely ill and chronically complex patients

Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities

Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care

Work Environment

Outpatient oncology clinics, infusion centers, and hospital inpatient units

Schedule includes a combination of clinic time, inpatient service, and call coverage depending on practice structure

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments

Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and treatment monitoring