{"coordinates":{"latitude":40.474536,"longitude":-79.952524},"_id":"6aac31b691951aa6368103ed","jobCode":"JOB-24356","__v":0,"address":"Pittsburgh, PA","assignmentType":"Full-time","department":"UPMC Shadyside","displayTitle":"Hospitalist- Oncology","jobSummary":"<p><strong>Internal Medicine - Physician</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Position at a Glance:Work Location:</strong> UPMC Shadyside</li><li><strong>Address:</strong> 5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232</li><li><strong>Assignment Type Value:</strong> Full-time</li><li><strong>Shift Schedule:</strong> Day</li><li><strong>Immigration Status Considered:</strong> No</li><li><strong>Qualifications:</strong>American Board Status</li></ul><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">We are recruiting </span><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">two full-time daytime Solid Tumor Oncology Hospitalists</strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\"> at UPMC Shadyside.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">The successful candidates will be </span><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">board-certified or board-eligible Internal Medicine physicians</strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\"> who will provide inpatient care to adults with solid tumor malignancies.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">This is a </span><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">daytime-only position</strong><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\"> with 12-hour in-hospital shifts based on a published schedule and no overnight shifts.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Position Overview</strong></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">The physicians will evaluate and manage hospitalized patients with solid tumor malignancies, coordinate care with outpatient oncology teams, and provide a comprehensive handoff to the overnight clinical team at the end of each shift.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Clinical Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Evaluate and admit patients from the emergency department, outpatient oncology clinics, and referring hospitals.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Provide inpatient medical management for adults with solid tumor malignancies.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Assess and manage acute medical issues and complications related to cancer and cancer-directed treatment.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Respond to changes in clinical condition and stabilize patients experiencing urgent or emergent medical problems.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Initiate appropriate diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Manage common oncology-related complications, including infection, febrile neutropenia, sepsis, pain, electrolyte abnormalities, respiratory compromise, and treatment-related toxicities.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Coordinate consultations with appropriate medical and surgical specialists.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Communicate regularly with each patient’s outpatient oncology team regarding the inpatient plan of care.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Support safe and efficient transitions between inpatient and outpatient oncology care.</span></li></ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Collaboration and Communication</strong></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Work collaboratively with medical oncologists, advanced practice providers, nursing, pharmacy, care management, and ancillary teams.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding complex oncology patients.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Provide clear verbal and written handoffs to the overnight clinical team.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Escalate clinical or operational concerns to the appropriate service leadership.</span></li></ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Quality and Education</strong></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Participate in quality-improvement, patient-safety, and clinical review initiatives.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Contribute to the education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as appropriate.</span></li></ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Experience in hospital medicine or caring for patients with cancer is preferred.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to multidisciplinary care.</span></li></ul><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">Recruitment Package Includes</strong></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Symbol; color: black;\">·</span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black;\">        </span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Symbol; color: black;\">·</span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black;\">        </span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance</span></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Symbol; color: black;\">·</span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black;\">        </span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\">CME allowance</span></p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center</strong></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is one of the largest integrated cancer care networks in the United States and Western Pennsylvania’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hillman is committed to exceptional patient care, clinical research, education, and advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.</span></p><p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">About UPMC Shadyside</strong></p><p><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; color: black;\">UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital and a major center for oncology care in Pittsburgh. UPMC Shadyside&#39;s medical staff includes nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices at the hospital and throughout the community.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact</strong>: Tessa Grant, granttk3@upmc.edu</p>","jobType":"Physician","maxSalary":null,"minSalary":null,"openDate":"2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z","postedDate":"2026-09-17T18:30:14.259Z","recruiterName":"Tessa Grant","specialty":"Internal Medicine"}