Pediatric Hospitalist Hematology Oncology Unit

Job description

The opportunity for a hospitalist to participate in the care of children with cancer and blood disorders at a major academic medical center in Northeast Ohio. The individual would be supported by a team of advanced practice providers and physicians trained in pediatric hematology oncology. The role includes in-house coverage of patients on a pediatric hematology oncology unit with a maximum census of 21 patients, with the responsibility to provide general medical care in consultation with the on-call pediatric oncologist. The individual will contribute to the continuity of care through their presence on the inpatient unit. For example, they will help to coordinate and assist in discharges and admissions, facilitate transfers to and from the pediatric intensive care unit, oversee patient transports and collaborate with a nursing staff experienced in pediatric hematology oncology to meet the needs of patients admitted to the unit. The schedule includes coverage of the unit from 7AM Saturday to 7AM Sunday. The individual can do the full 24 hour shift or a 12 hour shift (either 7AM-7PM Saturday or 7PM Saturday to 7AM Sunday.

• Ongoing with potential for long-term role
• In-house call week nights and/or weekends
• General medical care of children with cancer and blood disorders; supported by pediatric oncologist on call