Per-Diem Attending Hematology/Oncology

About NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter

NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter is a modern and innovative healthcare facility located in Harlem, offering a 164-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and a 201-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH). As an affiliate of NYU School of Medicine, Carter is a top-tier institution focused on delivering exceptional care for patients with complex medical conditions, including ventilator-dependent individuals. Carter has earned national recognition, ranking #6 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2024, and receiving a High-Performance rating in Short-Term Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2024.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, we are committed to high-quality, equitable care for all. Our workforce exemplifies the ICARE values — Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — in every interaction and across all levels of care.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hematology/Oncology Physician to join our team on a per diem basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support a diverse and medically complex patient population in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Hematology/Oncology consultations for both inpatient and long-term care patients.
• Support cancer care planning, symptom management, and coordination of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborate with primary medical teams, palliative care, nursing, pharmacy, and rehabilitation services.
• Offer expertise in managing hematologic conditions such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis, and coagulopathies.
• Assist in evaluating abnormal labs, lymphadenopathy, or unexplained weight loss.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and family care conferences as needed.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives related to oncology and hematology care.
• Practice and communicate in accordance with ICARE values.
• Document all evaluations and recommendations promptly in the EMR.
• Engage with patients and families using compassionate, patient-centered communication.
• Work in collaboration with the broader healthcare team to provide coordinated, holistic care.

Requirements

• Active NYS Medical License
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
• Prior experience in long-term or post-acute care settings is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations

Schedule

Per Diem (Flexible Schedule)

Why NYC Health + Hospitals | Carter?

• Work at one of New York’s highest-rated long-term care and rehab facilities
• Join a mission-driven team dedicated to caring for vulnerable populations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collegial environment
• Be part of a mission-driven team making a profound impact on the health and well-being of our residents