Pediatric Oncology Hospitalist - Staff Physician (opens in new tab)

INAAP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders seeks a full-time pediatric hematologist/oncologist to join the Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation as an attending in Oncology Hospitalist Medicine. The role focuses on inpatient chemotherapy management, procedures, and close collaboration with APPs, residents, and a multidisciplinary team.

Daytime and overnight shifts cover inpatients, with opportunities to contribute to education, clinical

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Inpatient hospitalist experience in pediatric oncology is preferred.
• Experience teaching residents and fellows is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient hematology/oncology care, including supervision of trainees.
• Perform inpatient procedures and coordinate chemotherapy administration.
• Collaborate with APPs, residents, and a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical education, quality improvement, and research activities.

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible pediatric hematology/oncology

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.