Oncology Hospitalist

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is seeking an Oncology Hospitalist to manage inpatient hematology/oncology care at SARMC. The role includes inpatient consultations and coordination with referring physicians for oncology issues.

The Physician will integrate traditional Internal Medicine with hematology/oncology focus, collaborating with ambulatory oncologists and participating in tumor boards and clinical trials as available.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board-certified in internal medicine.
• ACGME/AOA Internal Medicine residency completed.
• Fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient oncology/hematology care at SARMC.
• Perform inpatient consultations from referring physicians for hematology/oncology issues.
• Collaborate with ambulatory hematology/medical oncology team; coordinate with primary oncologist for chemotherapy.
• Oversee inpatient chemotherapy administration in collaboration with involved teams.

Skills

ABIM/ABPS board certification

Medical license in Idaho

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME/AOA Internal Medicine residency

Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship (preferred)

Job description

Become part of a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group with a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. The Oncology Hospitalist is responsible for the management of oncology inpatient care at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC). This acute management of existing hematology/oncology inpatients as well as inpatient consultations from referring physicians at SARMC for hematologic or oncologic related issues. In addition. It entails traditional Internal Medicine scope of practice with added focus on hematology and oncology. The inpatient oncologists will manage necessary chemotherapy in collaboration with the patients primary oncologist as well as manage inpatients undergoing /radiation therapy.

The oncology hospitalist works closely with the ambulatory medical oncologists within the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute. Anchored with locations in Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Ontario and telemedicine opportunities through the region, the Saint Alphonsus Cancer Institute is a full-spectrum practice, is QOPI certified, and CoC accredited, offering rewarding opportunities including over 100 clinical trials. The integrated program also has leading surgical expertise with the States only fellowship-trained surgical oncologist along with other highly specialized, fellowship-trained physicians to support a growing program.

Support:Dedicated 10-bed inpatient unit at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is supported currently by one other oncology hospitalist and two full-time APPs. Collaboration and support from full-service cancer center with medical, radiation, and surgical oncology offers integrative care team support with advanced practice providers, nurse navigators, social work support, genetics counseling, and nutritionist. Weekly tumor boards provide opportunity to collaborate with our fellowship trained surgeons in breast, plastic/reconstruction, GYN oncology, colorectal, neurosurgery, thoracic and esophageal specialties. Innovative programs include lung cancer screening, lung nodule clinic, neuro oncology, and robust clinical trials through the Montana Cancer Consortium. Primary care providers in key geographic locations throughout the Treasure Valley, support the specialists.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree;
• Successful completion of an accredited ACGME/AOA Internal Medicine residency program
• Board certified or obtain such certification within 3 years of employment through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS);
• Successful completion of a Medical Oncology/Hematology fellowship preferred, but not required;
• Board certified in Medical Oncology/Hematology preferred;
• Fellowship trained in onco-hospitalist preferred;
• Obtain Idaho medical licensure and granting of privileges at SARMC - Boise and other health system affiliated hospitals as needed;
• Valid controlled substance registration with Board of Pharmacy and DEA.