About this opportunity
iRecruitMD lists this Oncology - Medical Oncology Physician opportunity in rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Oncologist (MD/DO) Inpatient and Outpatient Position Summary The Medical Oncologist provides comprehensive cancer care across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with malignant and hematologic conditions, delivery of systemic cancer therapies, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and longitudinal follow-up throughout the cancer care continuum using evidence-based, patient-centered practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate and manage patients with solid tumors and/or hematologic malignancies
Provide outpatient oncology clinic care including new consultations, active treatment management, and survivorship follow-up
Provide inpatient oncology consultation and management for hospitalized cancer patients
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and supportive care
Monitor treatment response and manage therapy-related toxicities and complications
Collaborate with radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, radiology, palliative care, and other specialists
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and care planning conferences
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, and goals of care
Coordinate transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings
Participate in on-call coverage for oncology services as required
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or clinical staff as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
Completion of an accredited Hematology and/or Medical Oncology fellowship program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in medical oncology and systemic cancer therapies
Strong clinical judgment and complex decision-making skills
Ability to manage acutely ill and chronically complex patients
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient oncology clinics, infusion centers, and hospital inpatient units
Schedule includes a combination of clinic time, inpatient service, and call coverage depending on practice structure
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and treatment monitoring
Who can apply
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