Program Director of Oncology Hospital Medicine

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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

We are actively seeking a qualified Internal Medicine physician to serve as an academic hospitalist for the Inpatient Medical Oncology service at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University Hospital Midtown and/or Emory University Hospital. A full-time hospitalist will provide 24 weeks of inpatient service per year, providing direct patient care (including admissions) as well as supervising and teaching advanced practice providers and trainees (fellows and residents).

Part-time positions are available for highly qualified candidates.

Qualified candidates will have expertise in inpatient management of acute illnesses and complications/exacerbations of chronic illnesses, preferably with prior experience as an academic hospitalist. Ideal candidates will have additional training/experience in Palliative Medicine or Medical Oncology. Candidates without these preferred qualifications should have a passion for developing the additional competencies required to provide excellent care to patients with cancer through on-the-job training and learning opportunities.

Hospitalists will support clinical trials where applicable in the inpatient setting, while collaborating with other clinicians in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, and others across Emory University. Ample opportunities for teaching and additional research, including but not limited to outcomes research and quality initiatives, will be provided for interested hospitalists. Academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher will be commensurate with experience, as set forth in the promotion guidelines of Emory University School of Medicine.

Additional

Duties include:

• Oversee the care of medical oncology inpatients at EUH and WEM by physicians in the Division of Medical Oncology: quality, clinical processes, cooperation with APPs and APP leadership, nurse/unit leaders(hip), protocol and order management, safety, communication, documentation, admission and discharge management, etc.
• Maintain scheduled rotations of physician members of the Division at EUH, WEM, and Grady according to the activity/effort expectations of the Department and with the endorsement of the Division Director.
• Ensure healthy utilization/productivity of MD and APP FTEs, assess needs, and plan for service growth & expansion.
• Work with advanced practice leaders in HMO to ensure coordination of care, division of responsibilities, and the management of related inpatients
• Work with leaders in Winship outpatient units to coordinate care across settings as appropriate and necessary (admission and discharge management).
• Work with leaders of other professional services at EUH and WEM (e.g. Hospital Medicine, Emergency Medicine) to provide cooperative and seamless care and to continually improve quality and outcomes.
• Participate in clinical staff committees at EUH and or EUHM, as appropriate and necessary (e.g. quality, credentialing, practice standards, etc.).

Emory Highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 2 weeks paid vacation (full-time hospitalists will work 24 weeks/year)
• Collegial environment with seamless transitions from inpatient care to outpatient follow-up
• Strong faculty development/mentorship programs to support academic success and promotion
• Ample opportunities for teaching and research
• Opportunities for on-the-job learning in Medical Oncology and Palliative Medicine
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility (Emory is a non-profit healthcare organization)

NOTE:

Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,…