Hospitalist- Medical Oncology
About The Position
We are actively seeking qualified Internal Medicine physicians to serve as academic hospitalists 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.
Requirements
- Qualified Internal Medicine physicians
- Expertise in inpatient management of acute illnesses and complications/exacerbations of chronic illnesses
- Passion for developing the additional competencies required to provide excellent care to patients with cancer through on-the-job training and learning opportunities
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as an academic hospitalist
- Additional training/experience in Palliative Medicine or Medical Oncology
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care (including admissions)
- Supervise and teach advanced practice providers and trainees (fellows and residents)
- Support clinical trials where applicable in the inpatient setting
- Collaborate with other clinicians
Benefits
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
