Hospitalist- Oncology

UPMC Southwestern PA; Bellevue (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to provide inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. The physicians will be board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians who evaluate and manage hospitalized patients and coordinate with outpatient oncology teams.

This daytime-only position features 12-hour in-hospital shifts with no overnights, and responsibilities include handoffs to the overnight team, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Completion of an Internal Medicine residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage hospitalized adults with solid tumor malignancies.
• Coordinate care with outpatient oncology teams and hand off to overnight team.
• Provide inpatient medical management and respond to acute issues.
• Coordinate consultations with medical/surgical specialists.
• Communicate with outpatient teams about inpatient plan of care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Internal Medicine residency

Job description

Internal Medicine - Physician

• Position at a Glance:Work Location: UPMC Shadyside
• Address: 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
• Assignment Type Value: Full-time
• Shift Schedule: Day
• Immigration Status Considered: No
• Qualifications: American Board Status

We are recruiting two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists at UPMC Shadyside.

The successful candidates will be board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians who will provide inpatient care to adults with solid tumor malignancies.

This is a daytime-only position with 12-hour in-hospital shifts based on a published schedule and no overnight shifts.

Position Overview

The physicians will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with solid tumor malignancies, coordinate care with outpatient oncology teams, and provide a comprehensive handoff to the overnight clinical team at the end of each shift.

Clinical 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.
• Initiate appropriate diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans.
• Manage common oncology-related complications, including infection, febrile neutropenia, sepsis, pain, electrolyte abnormalities, respiratory compromise, and treatment-related toxicities.
• 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work collaboratively with medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, nursing, pharmacy, care management, and ancillary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding complex oncology patients.
• Provide clear verbal and written handoffs to the overnight clinical team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Escalate clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate service leadership.

Quality and Education

• Participate in quality-improvement, patient-safety, and clinical review initiatives.
• Contribute to the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited 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.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to multidisciplinary care.

Recruitment Package Includes

Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension

Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance

CME allowance

About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is one of the largest integrated cancer care networks in the United States and Western Pennsylvania's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hillman is committed to exceptional patient care, clinical research, education, and advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

About UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital and a major center for oncology care in Pittsburgh. UPMC Shadyside's medical staff includes nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices at the hospital and throughout the community.