Hospitalist- Oncology

Iansociety; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center seeks two full-time daytime Internal Medicine physicians to serve as hospitalists at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. The role focuses on inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies, with 12-hour day shifts and no overnights.

The physicians will coordinate with outpatient oncology teams and provide thorough handoffs to the oncoming team. Candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine, possess an MD or DO, and be eligible for an

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• 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 cancer patients is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to multidisciplinary care.

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 treatment-related toxicities.
• Respond to changes in clinical condition and stabilize patients.
• Coordinate consultations with appropriate specialists.
• Communicate with outpatient oncology teams regarding inpatient plans of care.
• Support safe transitions between inpatient and outpatient oncology care.
• Participate in quality-improvement and education initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary care

Education

MD or DO degree

Internal Medicine residency

Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine

Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license eligibility

Job description

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

Internal Medicine - Physician

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.