Daytime Solid Tumor Hospitalist | Inpatient Oncology

UPMC Southwestern PA; Swissvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and pension

Occurrence-based Malpractice Insurance

CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to provide inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine and eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

This daytime-only role uses 12-hour in-hospital shifts with no overnight duties. Physicians will evaluate and manage inpatients, coordinate with outpatient oncology teams, and provide clear

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Experience in hospital medicine or caring for patients with cancer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department, outpatient oncology clinics, and referring hospitals.
• Provide inpatient medical management for adults with solid tumor malignancies.
• Assess and manage acute medical issues and complications related to cancer and cancer-directed treatment.
• Respond to changes in clinical condition and stabilize patients experiencing urgent or emergent medical problems.
• Coordinate consultations with appropriate medical and surgical specialists.
• Communicate regularly with each patient’s outpatient oncology team regarding the inpatient plan of care.
• Support safe and efficient transitions between inpatient and outpatient oncology care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary care

Education

MD or DO

Internal Medicine residency

Job description

UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to provide inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine and eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

This daytime-only role uses 12-hour in-hospital shifts with no overnight duties. Physicians will evaluate and manage inpatients, coordinate with outpatient oncology teams, and provide clear