Solid Tumor Hospitalist - Day Shift Inpatient Oncology

UPMC Southwestern PA; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefit package including

Occurence Based Malpractice Insurance

CME allowance

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to provide inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians will work daytime 12-hour shifts with no overnight duty.

The physicians will evaluate and manage hospitalized cancer patients, coordinate care with outpatient oncology teams, and hand off to the overnight team. Prior hospital medicine or cancer experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
• Experience in hospital medicine or caring for patients with cancer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department, outpatient oncology clinics, and referring hospitals.
• Provide inpatient medical management for adults with solid tumor malignancies.
• Assess and manage acute medical issues and complications related to cancer and treatment.
• Coordinate consultations with medical and surgical specialists and handoff to overnight team.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DO degree

Internal Medicine residency

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists to provide inpatient care for adults with solid tumor malignancies. Board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians will work daytime 12-hour shifts with no overnight duty.

The physicians will evaluate and manage hospitalized cancer patients, coordinate care with outpatient oncology teams, and hand off to the overnight team. Prior hospital medicine or cancer experience is preferred.