Nocturnist Oncologist — Overnight Cancer Care

UPMC Shadyside; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; 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 is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist for UPMC Shadyside to provide overnight inpatient care for hospitalized cancer patients. The role requires board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology and involves 12-hour night shifts with in-hospital presence.

The physician will perform comprehensive evaluations, stabilize emergencies, and coordinate with day teams to ensure continuity and safety in a fast-paced tertiary setting.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible physician in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology.
• Experience in inpatient oncology or hospital medicine preferred.
• Must hold a valid medical license and be eligible for hospital privileges.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and admit patients from the ED, clinics, or transfers.
• Provide overnight cross-coverage and acute issue management for inpatient oncology services.
• Stabilize emergencies and coordinate with day teams for continuity of care.
• Deliver thorough handoffs and document encounters in EHR.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and consultants; participate in QA initiatives.

Skills

Inpatient care

Clinical evaluation

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology

Licensed to practice medicine

Job description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is recruiting a full-time oncology nocturnist for UPMC Shadyside to provide overnight inpatient care for hospitalized cancer patients. The role requires board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology and involves 12-hour night shifts with in-hospital presence.

The physician will perform comprehensive evaluations, stabilize emergencies, and coordinate with day teams to ensure continuity and safety in a fast-paced tertiary setting.