Night Oncology Nocturnist: Elevate Overnight Cancer Care

UPMC; Swissvale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and pension

Occurence Based Malpractice Insurance

Generous PTO and CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist at UPMC Shadyside. The physician provides overnight inpatient care for cancer patients, including solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, with prompt evaluation, stabilization, and coordination with day teams.

The role requires MD/DO, board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology, and a valid medical license.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology.
• Valid medical license and ability to obtain privileges at the hospital.
• Experience in inpatient oncology or hospital medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and admit patients from the ED, clinics, or transfers.
• Provide cross-coverage and manage acute issues for inpatient oncology overnight.
• Manage and triage pages from nursing staff and consult services.
• Stabilize and manage clinical emergencies (e.g., sepsis, bleeding, respiratory failure).
• Initiate diagnostic workups and treatment plans; engage with specialty consultants as needed.
• Deliver thorough handoffs to daytime teams and document encounters in the EHR.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality overnight care.
• Escalate concerns to supervising attendings or service leadership.
• Follow protocols for oncology emergencies and participate in quality improvement.

Education

MD/DO

Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology

Medical license

Job description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist at UPMC Shadyside. The physician provides overnight inpatient care for cancer patients, including solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, with prompt evaluation, stabilization, and coordination with day teams.

The role requires MD/DO, board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology, and a valid medical license.