Department of Medicine: Oncology Hospitalist

Position Details
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Department of Medicine: Oncology Hospitalist
Department	RWJ-Medicine-Medicine-Meb
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	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 with 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 it to have close collaboration with the outpatient oncology practices for patients who require the acute inpatient level of care.  The hospitalist with 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 service the states 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 patience 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.     In addition to clinical care, the academic institution and collaboration with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School allows the unique opportunities to engage 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.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	24FA0122
Posting Open Date	02/01/2024
Posting Close Date	01/31/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	MD/DO or equivalent. Board eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Family Medicine
Certifications/Licenses	Must be eligible for licensure in New Jersey
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Willingness to work 7-on, 7off model for employment to ensure appropriate patient care transitions.
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.
Statement	New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/220682
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
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