Brooklyn, New York
Oakland, California
Posted: 02-Jun-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 985518
Duke Health is seeking Nocturnist Hospitalist Physicians for our Oncology Service line. These clinicians provide clinical care for adult oncology patients admitted at Duke University Hospital during the overnight shift of 7pm - 7am, including admissions and transfers. Our position involves 10 shifts per month. Moonlighting opportunities are available.
We seek candidates who possess:
- BC/BE in Internal Medicine
- BC/BE in Hematology and/or Oncology is preferred, but not required.
- Hospitalist and/or Hematology/Oncology experience preferred but we welcome new resident/fellow applicants
At times, the Oncology Nocturnist Hospitalist may need to engage in direct patient care activities. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to:
- Assessment, evaluation, pain and symptom management, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic recommendations, and medical decision making.
- Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, friends, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor- friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment.
- Extensive and on-going communications with primary oncology teams who routinely manage the cancer care of patients in the outpatient setting.
- Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements.
- Work to create a positive work culture within cross-departmental teams and align this work with other Oncology initiatives.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, has a population of more than two million residents that offers diverse opportunity. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage - there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the midst of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live. To learn more about the Duke and Greater Triangle communities, visit https://www.discoverdurham.com/
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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