Department of Medicine: Oncology Hospitalist

Overview

The Department of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is comprised of approximately 150 paid and more than 300 volunteer faculty members organized into 11 divisions covering the major medical subspecialties: Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension; Education; Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; General Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine; and Rheumatology. The Department’s clinical mission encompasses inpatient and ambulatory care settings at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (the primary teaching hospital of the medical school) and at various hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region. Our educational mission is focused on development of the next generation of physicians who will become insightful and caring clinicians, leaders, educators and researchers in the field of medicine. Our ACGME-accredited education programs continue to thrive. We have an outstanding Internal Medicine Residency Program and fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease; Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Gastroenterology; Hematology/Oncology; Infectious Disease; Interventional Cardiology; Nephrology; Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine; and Rheumatology.

About the Role

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick is seeking a full-time Hospitalist to join our Oncology Division with Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ (CINJ), the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, The State University of New Jersey. In this position, the hospitalist will manage primarily oncology patients on our solid oncology and liquid oncology services with close collaboration with the oncologists who practice at CINJ. Through the well-established, multidisciplinary team, the overall goal is to have close collaboration with the outpatient oncology practices for patients who require the acute inpatient level of care. The hospitalist will engage in the inpatient care, assist with the transitions of care back to the ambulatory setting, and work closely with the surgical and medical oncologic support staff, inclusive of advanced practice providers. Ideal candidates will be joining this busy and growing practice as we look towards expansion in the oncologic care that serves the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. A core function of the hospitalists will be to support the team-based approach, inclusive of communication with case managers, social workers, bed managers, and ensure appropriate patient-centered transitions of care. In addition, the candidate will work closely with the palliative care teams to assist in the patient and family communications and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage primarily oncology patients on our solid oncology and liquid oncology services with close collaboration with the oncologists who practice at CINJ.
• Achieve close collaboration with the outpatient oncology practices for patients requiring the acute inpatient level of care.
• Engage in the inpatient care, assist with the transitions of care back to the ambulatory setting, and work closely with the surgical and medical oncologic support staff, including advanced practice providers.
• Support the team-based approach, inclusive of communication with case managers, social workers, bed managers, and ensure appropriate patient-centered transitions of care.
• Work closely with the palliative care teams to assist in patient and family communications and care planning.
• Support the academic mission of the department, engaging in clinical and research programs, clinical trials research, cancer chemoprevention, clinical and basic pharmacology, novel cell therapy constructs, and participation in a broad range of teaching initiatives.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, applicants must have completed an accredited residency program in internal medicine and be board certified in internal medicine. Applicants should also have experience in oncology and a strong interest in academic medicine and research.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team are essential. Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems is required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate clinical needs.