Night Oncology Nocturnist Physician

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefit package including:

Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance

Generous PTO and CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist to provide overnight medical care for hospitalized cancer patients. The role requires evaluation, stabilization, and coordination with day teams to ensure safety and continuity.

The candidate will be board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology, hold a valid medical license, and have inpatient oncology experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical care: perform comprehensive evaluations and admit patients from ED, clinics, or transfers.
• Provide cross-coverage and acute issue management for inpatient oncology services overnight.
• Manage and triage pages from nursing staff and consult services.
• Stabilize and manage clinical emergencies (e.g., sepsis, bleeding, respiratory failure).
• Deliver thorough handoffs and timely EHR documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and ancillary staff for overnight care.
• Escalate concerns to supervising attendings or leadership.
• Adhere to oncology-specific protocols and participate in CQI initiatives.
• Provide supervision/mentorship to residents, fellows, or APPs during overnight shifts.

Skills

Board certification/eligibility in IM/

Education

MD/DO

Job description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist to provide overnight medical care for hospitalized cancer patients. The role requires evaluation, stabilization, and coordination with day teams to ensure safety and continuity.

The candidate will be board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology, hold a valid medical license, and have inpatient oncology experience.