Medical Oncologist: Advanced Cancer Therapy & Trials

Boston Medical Center; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 1,000 - 675,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Free parking

Monthly bus pass subsidy

Onsite fitness center

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a medical oncologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of cancer and hematologic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team with EPIC documentation.

The role also involves quality improvement participation, adherence to guidelines, and contributing to program development to enhance oncology services.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients with cancer and related hematologic conditions.
• Performs initial history and physical examination and documents appropriately in EPIC.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy.
• Monitors treatment response, adjusts therapy as clinically indicated and manages treatment-related toxicities.
• Discusses physical and/or emotional findings of patient, which may interfere with care of the patient with provider colleagues and appropriate support staff.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and alters treatment modalities as needed.
• Evaluates medical, social and educational needs of assigned patients.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary team members, including surgeons, radiation oncologists, nurse navigators, advanced practice providers and supportive care services.
• Maintains accurate, timely and compliant documentation in EPIC in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Performs activities to meet patient/family educational needs.
• Adheres to evidence-based clinical guidelines and organizational protocols to support high-quality, safe patient care.
• Enlists Cancer Research team to enroll patients on clinical trials.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, performance metrics, and program development activities.
• Collaborates with administrative and clinical leadership to support service line growth and operational efficiency.
• Maintains required licensures, certifications and continuing medical education to remain current with advances in oncology practice.

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD seeks a medical oncologist to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of cancer and hematologic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team with EPIC documentation.

The role also involves quality improvement participation, adherence to guidelines, and contributing to program development to enhance oncology services.