Oncology Hospitalist; MD

Overview

Job Description The Divisions of Oncology and Hospital Medicine are seeking applicants for the cellular and immunotherapy hospitalist program. Our vision is to provide hospitalists with an opportunity to match clinical experiences with their interests. Our goal is to have a core group of physicians who are dedicated to practicing evidence-based medicine, efficient throughput, and providing world-class care. The Oncology Hospitalist team will manage the care for patients admitted for inpatient oncology care including cellular therapy, bi-specifics, solid tumor patients receiving immunotherapy and other oncology inpatients.

The Divisions of Oncology and Hospital Medicine are seeking applicants for the cellular and immunotherapy hospitalist program. Our vision is to provide hospitalists with an opportunity to match clinical experiences with their interests. Our goal is to have a core group of physicians who are dedicated to practicing evidence-based medicine, efficient throughput, and providing world-class care. The Oncology Hospitalist team will manage the care for patients admitted for inpatient oncology care including cellular therapy, bi-specifics, solid tumor patients receiving immunotherapy and other oncology inpatients.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:
  Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

The Oncology Hospitalist Service is a collaborative program involving the Department of Medicine Hospitalist Division and the Inova Schar Oncology Service Line. The oncology hospitalist is dually aligned with both Medicine and Oncology service lines and held to shared quality measures and standards.

• Provide collaborative care alongside multiple specialty services
• Partner with the cell therapy physician to round jointly and make medical decisions using a co-management model
• Coordinate and manage immunotherapy care using established algorithms

• Day shift hospitalists provide direct patient care and serve as the primary attending for a defined cohort of patients in collaboration with the oncology team
• Responsible for new daytime admissions and participation in the Rapid Response Team (RRT)
• Hospitalists rotate through night shifts, providing:
  • Overnight cross-coverage on the oncology floor
  • Bedside evaluations, including RRT events
  • Admissions for the defined patient population

• Conduct TRIO rounding on each patient
• Communicate regularly with consulting services
• Attend daily Multidisciplinary Rounds (MDRs) on each unit
• Provide family updates each shift
• Educate nursing teams on assigned units to foster open communication and enhance patient care

• The Oncology Hospitalist Service is committed to delivering exceptional, specialized medical care while reflecting the strong collaborative culture between Medicine and Oncology at Inova Schar
• Support is available for applicants interested in pursuing a Hematology/Oncology fellowship
• Interest in collaborating on publications and quality improvement initiatives is encouraged

Education: Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic degree from an accredited institution, Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Experience: Successful completion of an ACGME physician Internal Medicine residency program

Licensure: Cu…