Oncology Hospitalist
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Covenant Health Oncology Group is seeking an Oncology Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient care for adults with solid tumor and hematologic malignancies. This role will focus on the acute management of hospitalized oncology patients, treatment related complications, and coordination with oncology subspecialists to ensure seamless transitions of care.
The Oncology Hospitalist will benefit from:
- Comprehensive on-the-job oncology training and ongoing clinical support
- Dedicated full-time inpatient APP to support patient care
- Close collaboration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, pharmacy and nursing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inpatient Oncology Management — Diagnose and treat acute issues including neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, sepsis, pain crises, and treatment toxicities.
- Admissions & Rounds — Perform admissions, daily rounds, and discharge planning for oncology patients.
- Communication & Documentation — Maintain clear communication with outpatient oncologists and provide timely documentation.
- Quality & Safety — Participate in quality initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and evidence?based protocol development.
- Teaching & Mentorship — Involvement in APP education.
Qualifications:
- MD/DO license and eligible for Tennessee licensure
- Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency
- Board Certified/Board Eligible
- Strong interest in inpatient oncology preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Comfort managing high-acuity patients
Schedule
- 7 on/7 off
- Monday through Sunday
- 7am-5pm
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package including generous compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME allowance and paid malpractice
As a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, full-time employees may be eligible to have their federal student loans forgiven after meeting program requirements.
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When you need help from a medical team that cares, Parkwest Medical Center is here for you. Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Parkwest is regularly recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
- 337 licensed beds
- 30 critical care beds
- 39 emergency beds
- 29 surgery suites
- 4 cath labs & 2 EP labs
- 24 LDRP suites
For a full list of awards and recognition of Parkwest Medical Center, visit the accolades page: Accolades | Parkwest Medical Center
Parkwest Medical Center is a member of Covenant Health.
Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.
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