Pediatric Oncology Hospitalist - Staff Physician

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist to join our Division as an attending in the Oncology Hospitalist Medicine section.

Hospitalists provide comprehensive inpatient care across daytime and overnight shifts, perform bone marrow biopsies, LPs, and other procedures, and participate in trainee supervision, education, and research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist.
• Experience providing inpatient pediatric care and hospitalist services.
• Willingness to perform inpatient procedures and participate in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for pediatric oncology patients as part of daytime and overnight hospitalist shifts.
• Collaborate with APs, residents, and multidisciplinary teams for chemotherapy management.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow aspirates/biopsies and lumbar punctures.
• Contribute to education, clinical research, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Board-certified or board-eligible paed

Hospitalist medicine

Inpatient pediatric care

Education

Pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship

Job description

Pediatric Oncology Hospitalist - Staff Physician

Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders | Phoenix Children's

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (CCBD) at Phoenix Children's is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist to join our growing Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation as an attending physician in the Section of Oncology Hospitalist Medicine.

Position Overview

Our pediatric oncology hospitalists provide comprehensive inpatient care through a combination of daytime and overnight clinical shifts, including inpatient procedures, supervision of trainees, and participation in clinical, educational, and research activities.

Daytime responsibilities focus on the medical management of patients admitted for chemotherapy administration, working closely with advanced practice providers, pediatric residents, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Hospitalists also perform procedures, including bone marrow aspirates, biopsies, and lumbar punctures.

Overnight responsibilities include providing attending-level coverage for all inpatient hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant services. Working collaboratively with advanced practice providers and pediatric residents, hospitalists manage new admissions, transfers, urgent consultations, and acute clinical concerns.

Hospitalists actively contribute to the clinical education of residents, fellows, and inpatient nursing staff. Opportunities for involvement in clinical research, quality improvement, and educational initiatives are available.

About the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

The CCBD at Phoenix Children's is a designated Center of Excellence and was recognized among the nation's Top 50 pediatric cancer programs in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings.

The Center is a growing, comprehensive pediatric hematology/oncology program caring for more than 370 newly diagnosed oncology patients annually. It offers a broad range of clinical services and maintains active clinical and translational research programs in oncology, neuro-oncology, hematology, survivorship, and early-phase investigational therapeutics.

Our ACGME-accredited pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program accepts three fellows annually. The Center provides a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment supported by specialized nursing, advanced practice providers, psychosocial services, and other dedicated clinical teams.

Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest freestanding pediatric hospitals and serves as a major tertiary and quaternary pediatric referral and teaching center. Academic appointment opportunities are available through the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Mayo Clinic Arizona, and Creighton University.