Hospitalist Physician - Medical Oncology Service

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.Job LocationDuke University HospitalJob SummaryThe Duke Cancer Institute and Duke's Division of Medical Oncology are actively recruiting for a Hospitalist Physician to integrate into our inpatient Medical Oncology / Solid Tumor Service. Hospitalist Physicians in Oncology are clinicians who provide clinical care for adult oncology patients admitted at Duke University Hospital.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesOncology Hospitalist physicians will supervise teams of advanced practice providers (APPs) engaged in direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility. During times of high census, the Oncology Hospitalist may need to engage in direct patient care activities. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to:Assessment, evaluation, pain and symptom management, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic recommendations, and medical decision making.Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor- friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment.Extensive and on-going communications with primary oncology teams who routinely manage the cancer care of patients in the outpatient setting.Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the interdisciplinary team.Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements.Work to create a positive work culture within cross-departmental teams and align this work with other Oncology initiatives.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.Job Eligibility RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited MD or DO medical schoolCompletion of Internal Medicine Residency ProgramHematology/Oncology Fellowship preferred, but not requiredCertificationBoard Eligible IM pending or recent graduates may apply, but otherwise American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification is required.Board Certified in Hematology and/or Oncology is preferred, but not required.LicenseLicense to practice medicine issued by the NCMBFederal and State DEA LicenseExperienceHospitalist and/or Hematology/Oncology experience preferred but welcome new grad applicantsJob Hours16 shifts per month, approximately 7am - 7 pmDuke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions:Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.