Oncology Hospitalist (MD/DO)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking an Oncology Hospitalist to join a collaborative program integrating Medicine and Oncology services at Inova Schar. The role focuses on inpatient care for cellular therapy and immunotherapy patients with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and teamwork.

The position offers a structured academic and professional development path, support for fellowship interests, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives within a leading cancer

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Completion of ACGME Internal Medicine residency.
• Experience in hospital medicine is preferred.
• Familiarity with oncology or hematology care pathways is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on day shifts for a defined oncology inpatient cohort.
• Participate in rapid response and admissions for oncology patients.
• Rotate through night shifts with cross-coverage on the oncology floor.

Skills

Hospitalist experience

Immunotherapy knowledge

Team collaboration

Co-management

Education

MD/DO

ABIM Board Certified/Eligible

Job description

The Divisions of Oncology and Hospital Medicine are seeking applicants for the cellular and immunotherapy hospitalist program. Our vision is to provide hospitalists with an opportunity to match clinical experiences with their interests. Our goal is to have a core group of physicians who are dedicated to practicing evidence-based medicine, efficient throughput, and providing world-class care. The Oncology Hospitalist team will manage the care for patients admitted for inpatient oncology care including cellular therapy, bi-specifics, solid tumor patients receiving immunotherapy and other oncology inpatients.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses

Oncology Hospitalist Job Details:

The Oncology Hospitalist Service is a collaborative program involving the Department of Medicine Hospitalist Division and the Inova Schar Oncology Service Line. The oncology hospitalist is dually aligned with both Medicine and Oncology service lines and held to shared quality measures and standards.

Clinical Model & Collaboration

• Provide collaborative care alongside multiple specialty services
• Partner with the cell therapy physician to round jointly and make medical decisions using a co-management model
• Coordinate and manage immunotherapy care using established algorithms

Day & Night Shift Responsibilities

• Day shift hospitalists provide direct patient care and serve as the primary attending for a defined cohort of patients in collaboration with the oncology team
• Responsible for new daytime admissions and participation in the Rapid Response Team (RRT)
• Hospitalists rotate through night shifts, providing:
  • Overnight cross-coverage on the oncology floor
  • Bedside evaluations, including RRT events
  • Admissions for the defined patient population

Care Coordination & Communication

• Conduct TRIO rounding on each patient
• Communicate regularly with consulting services
• Attend daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) on each unit
• Provide family updates each shift
• Educate nursing teams on assigned units to foster open communication and enhance patient care

Academic & Professional Development

• The Oncology Hospitalist Service is committed to delivering exceptional, specialized medical care while reflecting the strong collaborative culture between Medicine and Oncology at Inova Schar
• Support is available for applicants interested in pursuing a Hematology/Oncology fellowship
• Interest in collaborating on publications and quality improvement initiatives is encouraged

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic degree from an accredited institution, Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Experience: Successful completion of an ACGME physician Internal Medicine residency program

Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia and Virginia DEA

Payor Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor

Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualification:

3 years of experience in hospital medicine