Oncology - Hospitalist - Staff Physician

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient Staff Physician to join our specialized inpatient oncology unit in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will work closely with the attending oncology physician to manage acutely ill pediatric cancer patients on a day-to-day basis.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, collaboration with the care team, licensure/credentialing compliance, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (equivalent).
• Unrestricted licensed physician.
• Approval/credentialing from Medical Staff Services Division.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management for acutely ill pediatric cancer patients.
• Examine patients, determine disease presence, and formulate patient-specific plans.
• Maintain currency through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, credentialing, and hospital policies.

Skills

Pediatric care

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medical licensure

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Advance your career in a dynamic team at the leading edge of innovative new approaches to the treatment and care of children with cancer. Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is currently seeking a full‑time or part‑time Inpatient Staff Physician for our specialized inpatient oncology unit. Your role will work closely with the attending oncology physician to provide day‑to‑day management for complex and acutely ill cancer patients.

• Patient Care: Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within scope of the medical license, education, and experience. Examine patients, determine presence of disease, establish preventive health practices, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect and analyze data, make decisions regarding patient care from initial screening through discharge, formulate and modify patient‑specific plans.
• Effective Communication: Provide appropriate exchange of patient care and clinical information for admissions, referrals, transfers, and discharges. Contribute data for assessment of patient needs and organization capacity.
• Clinical Excellence: Actively participate in department, division, and system learner training and educational programs. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Policy Compliance: Maintain good standing by complying with licensure, credentialing, and policies protecting patient rights. Follow Cincinnati Children’s code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge, and billing.

Job Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (equivalent).
• Unrestricted licensed physician.
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: Burnet Campus, Cincinnati, Ohio (may be asked to work at other locations outside of Burnet Campus).

Schedule: Full time, Day shift (United States). Department: Oncology Hospitalists. Employee Status: Regular FTE 1. Weekly Hours: 40.

EEO Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.